"Magic Made Easy" U.F. Grant's 1st Ed VNTG MAGIC BOOK
Magic Made Easy: Manuscript for Grant’s Sound Film Lecture is a unique piece of magical history—an instructional script designed to accompany U.F. Grant’s classic film lecture series. This rare manuscript captures the voice of one of magic’s most prolific creators as he guides viewers through a collection of simple yet astonishing tricks, all designed to be accessible, visual, and easy to perform.Crafted to support a filmed presentation, the material inside is stripped down to its essentials, focusing on clarity, directness, and impact. Grant’s genius was in turning ordinary objects into extraordinary effects, and this manuscript highlights that skill in full. You’ll find tricks with silks, ropes, cards, balls, and more—all taught in Grant’s signature straightforward style, perfect for beginners or anyone interested in strong, practical material.Beyond the tricks themselves, this document is a fascinating window into how magic was taught in the mid-20th century, making it a valuable resource for both performers and collectors.Key Features:A transcript-style manuscript of U.F. Grant’s sound film lecture.Includes a variety of visual, easy-to-learn tricks using everyday props.Showcases Grant’s teaching method: clear, simple, and practical.A rare blend of educational content and historical interest.Perfect for beginner magicians, collectors, and students of magic history.Staple bound booklet, copyright unknown, 8 pages.📦 Combined shipping available. Items will typically ship within 3 days. 👀 Make sure you check out my other listings for more amazing vintage magic tricks 🪄 and books 📚Follow me on eBay for fantastic sales and coupons. Please see pictures and feel free to ask questions. 👀 📸
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Magic Made Easy: Manuscript for Grant’s Sound Film Lecture is a unique piece of magical history—an instructional script designed to accompany U.F. Grant’s classic film lecture series. This rare manuscript captures the voice of one of magic’s most prolific creators as he guides viewers through a collection of simple yet astonishing tricks, all designed to be accessible, visual, and easy to perform.
Crafted to support a filmed presentation, the material inside is stripped down to its essentials, focusing on clarity, directness, and impact. Grant’s genius was in turning ordinary objects into extraordinary effects, and this manuscript highlights that skill in full. You’ll find tricks with silks, ropes, cards, balls, and more—all taught in Grant’s signature straightforward style, perfect for beginners or anyone interested in strong, practical material.
Beyond the tricks themselves, this document is a fascinating window into how magic was taught in the mid-20th century, making it a valuable resource for both performers and collectors.
Key Features:
A transcript-style manuscript of U.F. Grant’s sound film lecture.
Includes a variety of visual, easy-to-learn tricks using everyday props.
Showcases Grant’s teaching method: clear, simple, and practical.
A rare blend of educational content and historical interest.
Perfect for beginner magicians, collectors, and students of magic history.
Staple bound booklet, copyright unknown, 8 pages.
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