Hugard's Magic Monthly Vol. 2 #4
September 1944

September 1944

September 1944 Booklet

Contents

# Title
67

A paddle-style two-stick routine in which spots appear, multiply, travel, and vanish through a deceptive double-turnover sequence.

68

Systematic exposition of six overhand shuffle principles for controlling cards to top, bottom, or middle through apparently genuine shuffles.

69

A card controlled by shuffle principles located by apparently reading the spectator's mind, without any suspicious handling.

70

Series on skill-based vanishing techniques, arguing against mechanical table wells in favor of sleight of hand for lasting audience deception.

70

Technique for vanishing any small object by depositing it inside the waistcoat during a natural gesture; both hands may then be shown empty.

72

Aphorisms from Gaultier and others on studying magic books slowly, the vital role of storytelling, and avoiding patter-over-substance.

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