{"product_id":"tarbell-course-in-magic-vol-1-1971","title":"Tarbell Course in Magic Vol 1 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good. 13th printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tarbell Course in Magic, Volume 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Highlights \u0026amp; Core Subjects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFoundational Mechanics: Covers basic sleight of hand across card magic, coin manipulation, thimble magic, and rope ties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClassic Routines: Features timeless principles including cut-and-restored rope mechanics, silk and ribbon vanish techniques, and fundamental impromptu effects using everyday objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Psychology: Emphasizes showmanship, misdirection, audience management, and the philosophy of magic as a performing art rather than simple trickery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstructional Style: Renowned for Harlan Tarbell’s own detailed, step-by-step line illustrations that clearly detail hand positions and hidden mechanics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43832419385403,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/F8511C95-883B-40E7-B449-3E634328859F.jpg?v=1784751229","url":"https:\/\/hillcountrymagic.com\/products\/tarbell-course-in-magic-vol-1-1971","provider":"hillcountrymagic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}