hillcountrymagic
$70.00
Condition - Overall books are all Very Good. The DJ on Vol 1 is Fragile, Vol 2 DJ is Very Good, & Vol 3 DJ is good.
Published between 1948 and 1962 by Silk King Studios, Rice’s Encyclopedia of Silk Magic (Volumes 1–3) by Harold R. Rice is widely regarded as the definitive, foundational reference work on the art of silk magic. Meticulously hand-lettered and illustrated with thousands of drawings by Francis B. Martineau, this three-volume trilogy systematically compiled, categorized, and preserved hundreds of classic and contemporary silk effects, routines, and props.
Volume 1 (1948) serves as the primary foundational guide for the medium, opening with the history of silk and practical advice on dyeing and folding fabric for performance. It dives into fundamental mechanics, detailing methods for producing single and multiple silks using both apparatus and non-apparatus techniques, alongside comprehensive chapters on vanishes, changes, and transpositions.
Volume 2 (1953) builds upon these mechanics by covering advanced sleights and specialized mechanical props. Its chapters focus heavily on penetration effects, intricate color changes, silk dyeing routines, reel and reel-less magic, and extensive variations of the iconic Twentieth Century Silks routine.
Volume 3 (1962) completes the original trilogy by exploring complex routines and classic feature acts. It features in-depth coverage of Sympathetic Silks, Blendo transformations, Naughty Silks (knot tricks and releases), opening routines, and specific apparatus like the Jap Hank Box, solidifying the collection as an indispensable classic in magic literature.
