The Hocus Pocus Collections

(1635–1830)

THE OLDEST BOOKS OF MAGIC CONJURING & WITCHCRAFT

4 Books in Total

Hocus Pocus Historical Magic Collection (1635–1830)

This collection brings together four foundational works on legerdemain, juggling, sleight‑of‑hand, and the secret arts practiced by early magicians, street performers, and charlatans. Ideal for collectors of antique magic literature, historians, and serious students of the conjuring arts.

Included Titles

• Hocus Pocus – The Whole Art of Legerdemain (1795)
• A classic manual attributed to Henry Dean, detailing the full art of early sleight‑of‑hand. Covers coin tricks, cups and balls, mechanical deceptions, and the foundational principles of 18th‑century conjuring.
• Hocus Pocus Junior – The Anatomie of Legerdemain (1635, Second Edition)
• One of the earliest English magic books ever printed. This 1635 edition reveals the “anatomy” of deception, exposing the secret methods behind popular tricks of the 17th century. A cornerstone text for any serious magic historian.
• Hocus Pocus Laid Open – The Whole Art of Legerdemain (1830)
• A 19th‑century reinterpretation of the classic Hocus Pocus tradition, expanding on sleight‑of‑hand techniques and stage deceptions. Offers insight into how conjuring evolved during the Victorian era.
• The Juggler’s Oracle – The Whole Art of Legerdemain Laid Open (1820), by Sieur H. Boaz
• A richly detailed manual blending juggling, physical dexterity, and magical deception. Boaz’s work is prized for its clarity and its window into early performance culture.

Lots of Secrets Exposed

Beautiful Illustrations

Great Reference Books

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The full list of titles below speaks for itself, showcasing the depth and breadth of this remarkable archive.

THE FULL LIST OF TITLES BELOW SPEAKS FOR ITSELF!

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The Complete List of The Books Titles

1. Hocus Pocus - The Whole Art of Legerdemain, by Dean, Henry. (1795)

2. Hocus Pocus Junior - The Anatomie of Legerdemain, Printed by T.H for R.M - Second Edition(1635)

3. Hocus Pocus Laid Open - The Whole Art Of Legerdemain, (1830)

4. The Juggler's Oracle or The Whole Art of Legerdemain Laid Open, by Boaz, Sieur H, (1820)

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