Scientific Magical Experiments by Professor William Kirsch

Comments: From the introduction: While I have not attempted to produce a complete work on magical methods, it has been my aim to introduce new magical experiments, together with working notes for the construction of the necessary apparatus. As a number of very able conjurers have prepared works embracing tricks with cards and experiments dependent upon sleight of hand, the present little book is designed primarily to furnish additional field for the professional and amateur conjurer to operate in as well as constructive occupation if he has a mechanical turn of mind.”

Contents (from book ToC, numbers are not page numbers):

i Introduction
1 The Magician’s Dream
2 How to Find DAy of Week for any Date in 19th Century
3 New Spirit Writing or Fortune Telling Extraordinary
4 How to Make Flesh Color Paint
5 Sympathetic Inks
6 The Wonderful Magic Clock, a la Kirsch