1774 MAGIC 1ed William Hooper Recreations TRICK SECRETS Mirrors Conjuring Occult

1774 MAGIC 1^ed William Hooper Recreations TRICK SECRETS Mirrors Conjuring Occult

William Hooper’s “Rational Recreations” is a collection of 18^th-century science experiment findings and reports. Hooper, a self-proclaimed natural philosopher, looked to expose many of the visual illusion scams that were prevalent throughout England at the time, exposing them through science. According to Bellion, Hooper’s famed treatise,

“revealed the hidden workings of illusionistic devices and instructing readers in do-it-yourself gadgetry”

Notable topics found in this volume from the 1774 first edition include the secrets of magician’s magic mirrors, creating apparitions, a harpsichord that plays itself, and much more!

Item number: #23734

Price: $499

HOOPER, William

Rational recreations : in which the principles of numbers and natural philosophy are clearly and copiously elucidated

London: Printed for L. Davis, Holborn; Robson, 1774. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; Volume II
  • [4], xi, [1], 280
  • 19 folding engravings (15 in color)
• References: Pleasing Deceptions by Wendy Bellion; ESTC t72968
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~8.25in X 5.25in (21cm x 13.5cm)

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