The Charlatan's Handbook by Sid Fleischman – eBook DOWNLOAD

Discover a legendary treasure of close-up and platform magic with The Charlatan's Handbook by Sid Fleischman. Long out of print and highly sought after by collectors and magic enthusiasts, this remarkable book is packed with over 65 entertaining tricks, clever techniques, and creative presentations that showcase Fleischman's unique style and imagination.

Beautifully illustrated by Tom Jorgenson with more than 170 drawings and written in Fleischman's unforgettable storytelling style, this book is not only a valuable magic resource but also an entertaining journey through the mind of a true creative genius.

Features

• Over 65 professional magic tricks and clever techniques
• More than 230 pages of illustrated magic instruction
• Over 170 illustrations by Tom Jorgenson
• Covers close-up magic, platform magic, cards, coins, and sleight of hand
• Includes personal stories and historical insights from Sid Fleischman
• Essential reading for magicians, collectors, and magic historians

What You'll Learn

Coins & Objects

• The World Famous Coin Swallowing Act
• Torn and Restored Cigarette Paper
• Ringbound
• The 31-Day Coin Trick
• Spoon Twisting
• Coin Fade
• Bottle Diabolique
• Bottle Fantastique
• The Fail-Safe Rope
• Many more unique close-up effects

Card Magic

• Flash Mnemonics
• Blindfold Card Miracles
• X-Ray Eyes Presentation
• One Card Repeat
• Color Changing Card Techniques
• The World's Greatest Average Card Trick
• Card Reveals and Productions
• Creative card presentations and comedy effects

Advanced Sleight of Hand

• False Shuffles
• Push Through False Shuffle
• Zarrow Shuffle Handling
• Card Palming Techniques
• Double Lifts
• Card Controls
• Center Stealing
• Bottom Stealing
• Color Changes
• Crimps and Card Shooting Techniques

Additional Treasures

• Three Shell Game Adventures
• Sawing a Lady in Two Presentation
• Ring Magic
• Unique comedy magic routines
• The Fleischman-Avadon No-Switch Needle Swallowing Trick

Why You'll Love It

The Charlatan's Handbook combines practical magic, clever thinking, and entertaining presentations in a way that appeals to both beginners and experienced performers. Sid Fleischman's creativity, humor, and original approach make this a timeless addition to any magician's library.

Download The Charlatan's Handbook today and add a legendary collection of creative magic tricks, sleight of hand techniques, and professional secrets to your library!