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+ | '''Around the World with a Magician and a Juggler''': ''Unique experiences in Many Lands From the Papers of the late [[Baron Hartwig Seeman]] "The Emperor of Magicians" and William [[D'Alvini]], Juggler "Jap of Japs"'' by [[H. J. Burlingame]] published in 1891. | ||
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* A reprint of psychologist Max Dessoir's monograph on the psychology of conjuring (with added references by Burlingame to mediums). | * A reprint of psychologist Max Dessoir's monograph on the psychology of conjuring (with added references by Burlingame to mediums). | ||
* A brief chapter on the [[Bellachini]] (1828-1885), court magician to Kaiser Wilhelm the first. | * A brief chapter on the [[Bellachini]] (1828-1885), court magician to Kaiser Wilhelm the first. | ||
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== Reprint== | == Reprint== | ||
A limited edition (300 copies) reprint was published which included a Barrie Richardson introduction pointing out some highlights of the book as well as reproductions of Seeman and D'Alvini promotional materials and programs. | A limited edition (300 copies) reprint was published which included a Barrie Richardson introduction pointing out some highlights of the book as well as reproductions of Seeman and D'Alvini promotional materials and programs. | ||
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+ | ==Table of Contents== | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER I. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Introductory Remarks | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER II. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Life of Professor Seeman | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER III. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Thrilling Experiences with Ole Bull | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER IV. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A Visit to the Pyramids — The Shooting Adventure with the Mussulmen | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER V. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Czar Befriends the Magician — Tricks of Prof. Alexander with Ole Bull | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER VI. | ||
+ | |||
+ | To England, Africa and India — Teaching Magic to the Zulus | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER VII. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Experiences with a Great Fakir | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER VIII. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A Problem Solved | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER IX. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Martin Luther's Wedding Ring — Seeman Unmasks a Clairvoyant — A. Wholesale Treat | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER X. | ||
+ | |||
+ | William D'Alvini, "Jap of Japs" — Early Life — English and Continental Contracts in Detail | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER X. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The First Japanese Troupe — Indian Jugglers and Their Feats | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER XII. | ||
+ | |||
+ | To South America with Patrizio — The Patrizio Contract | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER XIII. | ||
+ | |||
+ | D'Alvini's Experiences in the West Indies — Performances for a "Struggling Cemetery" — Fistic Powers — Spiritualistic Excitement | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER XIV. | ||
+ | |||
+ | D'Alvini in the United States | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER XV. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Reminiscences of D'Alvini | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER XVI. | ||
+ | |||
+ | D'Alvini's Programmes — Before the Footlights — Behind the Scenes — "Jap of Japs" Juggling and Conjuring Programmes as Written Out by Himself | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER XVII. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Psychology of the Art of Conjuring | ||
+ | |||
+ | CHAPTER XVIII. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Bellachini | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{books}} |
Latest revision as of 18:14, 2 September 2019
Around the World with a Magician and a Juggler | |
Author | H. J. Burlingame |
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Publisher | Clyde Publishing Company |
Publication Date | 1891 |
Language | English |
Pages | 172 |
Around the World with a Magician and a Juggler: Unique experiences in Many Lands From the Papers of the late Baron Hartwig Seeman "The Emperor of Magicians" and William D'Alvini, Juggler "Jap of Japs" by H. J. Burlingame published in 1891.
The book contains:
- Reminiscences of Baron Hartwig Seeman. Anecdotes include his performance of a remarkable bullet catch in Egypt.
- The story of the magician/juggler, William D'Alvini.
- A reprint of psychologist Max Dessoir's monograph on the psychology of conjuring (with added references by Burlingame to mediums).
- A brief chapter on the Bellachini (1828-1885), court magician to Kaiser Wilhelm the first.
Reprint
A limited edition (300 copies) reprint was published which included a Barrie Richardson introduction pointing out some highlights of the book as well as reproductions of Seeman and D'Alvini promotional materials and programs.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER I.
Introductory Remarks
CHAPTER II.
Life of Professor Seeman
CHAPTER III.
Thrilling Experiences with Ole Bull
CHAPTER IV.
A Visit to the Pyramids — The Shooting Adventure with the Mussulmen
CHAPTER V.
The Czar Befriends the Magician — Tricks of Prof. Alexander with Ole Bull
CHAPTER VI.
To England, Africa and India — Teaching Magic to the Zulus
CHAPTER VII.
Experiences with a Great Fakir
CHAPTER VIII.
A Problem Solved
CHAPTER IX.
Martin Luther's Wedding Ring — Seeman Unmasks a Clairvoyant — A. Wholesale Treat
CHAPTER X.
William D'Alvini, "Jap of Japs" — Early Life — English and Continental Contracts in Detail
CHAPTER X.
The First Japanese Troupe — Indian Jugglers and Their Feats
CHAPTER XII.
To South America with Patrizio — The Patrizio Contract
CHAPTER XIII.
D'Alvini's Experiences in the West Indies — Performances for a "Struggling Cemetery" — Fistic Powers — Spiritualistic Excitement
CHAPTER XIV.
D'Alvini in the United States
CHAPTER XV.
Reminiscences of D'Alvini
CHAPTER XVI.
D'Alvini's Programmes — Before the Footlights — Behind the Scenes — "Jap of Japs" Juggling and Conjuring Programmes as Written Out by Himself
CHAPTER XVII.
Psychology of the Art of Conjuring
CHAPTER XVIII.
Bellachini