hillcountrymagic
$30.00
Brand new - in Shrink Wrap
Likely a c1970’s printing but unknown due to still being sealed.
The Tarbell Course in Magic (Volume 4) (1945 / 1970s Tannen printings), written and illustrated by Dr. Harlan Tarbell, covers 8 extensive lessons (Lessons 46 through 53) across 418 pages with over 1,100 illustrations. Published by Louis Tannen, Volume 4 shifts heavily toward classic mentalism, parlor apparatus, specialized card systems, and escape artistry.
Content Summary
Volume 4 focuses on high-impact mental demonstrations, visual stage props, and specialty performance skills:
Mentalism & Mind Reading: In-depth coverage of mental magic, including billet reading, slate mysteries, book tests, predictions, and two-person telepathy systems.
Needle Swallowing & Feats: Detailed mechanics and safety steps for the classic Needle Swallowing trick (Threaded Needles from the Mouth).
Novelty Card Systems: Routines utilizing Rising Cards (stage and parlor variations), Trick Cards & Deck Systems, and visual card transposition plots.
Ribbon, Ring & Rope Wonders: Specialized ring-on-rope penetrations, cut-and-restored ribbon routines, and mechanical string knots.
Stage Apparatus & Novelties: Visual platform routines using the Paddles & Novelties, Illusionary Stage Props, and various vanishing box mechanics.
Handcuffs & Escapes: A detailed breakdown of basic handcuff releases, rope ties, straightjackets, and escape techniques for stage performance.
