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Magic tricks - United States - Early works to 1800

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    The Whole art of legerde main Or, Nocus pocus in perfection by which the meanest capacity may perform the whole art without a teacher. Together with the use of all the instruments belonging thereto. To which is now added, abundance of new and rare inventions, the like never before in print but much desired by many The fourth edition, with large additions and amendments. Written by H. Dean.

    | Date: [1755?]
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    The Whole art of legerdemain Or, Hocus pocus in perfection: by which the meanest capacity may perform the whole art without a teacher. Together with the use of all the instruments belonging thereto. To which is now added, abundance of new and rare inventions, the like never before in print, but much desired by many. The ninth edition, which large additions and amendments. Written by H. Dean.

    | Date: [1790?]

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