PRE OWNED
Author/Editor: Magic Christian
Publisher: Conjuring Arts Research Center
Date: 2022
Condition: Brand New in Plastic
Fine condition. New and Sealed
This limited edition, cloth bound set of 2 massive volumes comes in a deluxe cloth bound slipcase.
The third volume of NON PLUS ULTRA: J. N. HOFZINSER presents many of the master’s salon effects. The routines outlined, now classified as parlor magic, are meant to be performed for a slightly larger audience. Throughout the explanations of Hofzinser’s numerous effects are newspaper clippings from the 1800’s, Hofzinser’s personal writings, and high quality pictures which bolster the explanations from simple tutorial to holistic comprehension of history and method. Also included in this volume is a look at Hofzinser’s philosophy on magic, his use of psychology, and his link to the composition and implementation of music.
The fourth volume further describes the apparatus, methodology, and patter of numerous salon effects by Hofzinser. Included are the unpublished descriptions of George Heubeck’s notebook. Heubeck is believed to be Hofzinser’s most talented student, so it is natural to assume that many of Hofzinser’s unpublished ideas were recorded in Heubeck’s notebooks. Sheet music composed by Hofzinser as well as several of his scripted witticisms are provided at the end of this volume.
This large hardcover set of books is one of our most handsome productions – a total of 766 pages, filled with reproductions of rare photos and artwork to accompany an exhaustive coverage of Hofzinser, the man and all his salon magic- all contained in an attractive and sturdy slipcase. Only 1000 sets of these books are being produced for sale.