Around the World with a Magician and a Juggler by H. Burlingame

H.J. Burlingame's 'Around the World with a Magician and a Juggler' has become a genuine rarity. Now reprinted this important work contains the only attempts at full biographies of Professor (Hartwig) Seeman and William D'Alvini with further scarce information on the lives and performances of Ernesto Patrizio and Bellachini all prominent and successful magicians of their day and now largely forgotten. Also included is Bellachini's presentation and method for the classic Eggs from Mouth effect (which he is said to have originated) and Dr. Max Dessoir's seminal study on the Psychology of the Art of Conjuring. Hardbound 172 pages. Originally published in 1891.

Contents:

5 Chapter I Introductory Remarks 11 Chapter II Life Of Professor Seeman 16 Chapter III Thrilling Experiences With Ole Bull 22 Chapter IV A Visit To The Pyramids - The Shooting Adventure With The Mussulmen 33 Chapter V The Czar Befriends The Magician - Tricks Of Prof. Alexander With Ole Bull 45 Chapter VI To England Africa And India - teaching Magic To The Zulus 52 Chapter VII Experiences With A Great Fakir 58 Chapter VIII A Problem Solved 65 Chapter IX Martin Luther's Wedding Ring - Seeman Unmasks A Clairvoyant - A Wholesale Treat 73 Chapter X William D'Alvini "Jap Of Japs" - Early Life - English And Continental Contracts In Detail 89 Chapter XI The First Japanese Troupe - Indian Jugglers And Their Feats 98 Chapter XII To South America With Patrizio - The Patrizio Contract 104 Chapter XIII D'Alvini's Experiences In The West Indies - Performances For A "Struggling Cemetery" - Fistic Powers - Spiritualistic Excitement 171 Chapter XIV D'Alvini In The United States 121 Chapter XV Reminiscences Of D'Alvini 127 Chapter XVI D'Alvini's Programmes - Before The Footlights - Behind The Scenes - "Jap Of Japs" Juggling And Conjuring Programmes As Written Out By Himself 137 Chapter XVII Psychology Of The Art Of Conjuring 166 Chapter XVIII Bellachini