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$12.95
Condition: Good. 13th printing.
The Tarbell Course in Magic, Volume 1 by Harlan Tarbell serves as the foundational cornerstone of the celebrated eight-volume encyclopedia of magic. Based on the legendary 1920s correspondence course published by the Tarbell System Inc. and later compiled into hardbound volumes by Louis Tannen starting in 1941, Volume 1 lays down the fundamental principles of sleight of hand, stagecraft, and performance psychology.
Key Highlights & Core Subjects
Foundational Mechanics: Covers basic sleight of hand across card magic, coin manipulation, thimble magic, and rope ties.
Classic Routines: Features timeless principles including cut-and-restored rope mechanics, silk and ribbon vanish techniques, and fundamental impromptu effects using everyday objects.
Performance & Psychology: Emphasizes showmanship, misdirection, audience management, and the philosophy of magic as a performing art rather than simple trickery.
Instructional Style: Renowned for Harlan Tarbell’s own detailed, step-by-step line illustrations that clearly detail hand positions and hidden mechanics.
