Understanding the Connection between Magic and Alternate Dimensions

A magic system in a different dimension encyclopedia provides a comprehensive understanding of the magical elements and principles that exist in an alternative realm or dimension. This encyclopedia serves as a guide to individuals interested in learning about the various aspects of magic in a different world. **Introduction**: The introduction section of the encyclopedia provides a brief overview of the existence of different dimensions and how they may contain distinct systems of magic. **Dimensions and Magical Realms**: This section explores the concept of dimensions and magical realms in more detail. It discusses how different dimensions can have their own set of rules, laws, and magical ecosystems. The importance of understanding the unique characteristics of a particular dimension is highlighted.

This is a basic understanding of Magic. However, Glenn explained it as being much more than what Sistine was taught by less experienced teachers. He explained that the true form of magic has everything to do with the human consciousness.

Because of the difference in the dimensions of the Outer Universe The True Gods and the Dimensional Tree, they cannot interact with the trees directly. Shipping is currently charged at a flat rate of 8 for customers in the US or 4 for customers in the UK, or 18 8 for orders anywhere else in the world.

The importance of understanding the unique characteristics of a particular dimension is highlighted. **Elements of Magic**: The encyclopedia delves into the fundamental elements of magic, such as elemental magic (fire, water, air, earth), celestial magic (sun, moon, stars), and arcane magic (spells, incantations, rituals). Each element is described in detail, including its properties, strengths, and limitations.

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I pulled The Encyclopedia of Card Tricks by Hugard off my shelf for something to look at the other day. I honestly did realize how much really good stuff was in there. The book not only deals with card effects using a regular deck, but effects with many of the gimmicked decks and cards.I found a really neat Book Test, using 1 double face card on page 151. I was hoping I could get more input on some of your favorites from this underrated book?
Rennie

I like "Alice in Wonderland", "Miraskill", "Chameleon Backs".

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Dom,
Miraskill is a classic from Stewart James & it is great! Chameleon backs looks really neat and includes many changes for the spectator to say "Huh". Alice In Wonderland, is great magic using a double back card, love it!
Thanks for the input.
Rennie

I enjoyed this book very much few years ago. Yes, those above mentioned effects I liked them too. Actually, there are many wonderful gems can be found within the pages. Unfortunately, the book is not with me now otherwise, I will list down some of my favourite items. I regard this book very important to me because this book was the one that induced me to see so many wonderful magic effects in there and my career as a cardician.

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For me its the Soldier's Almanac (Storytelling routine); mene-tekel deck uses and the Nikola Card System which I used throughout high school!

I'm resurrecting this thread to ask:
Has anyone ever done an in-depth comparison of Hugard's _The Encyclopedia of Card Tricks_ with the original book by Glenn Gravatt? I think I've seen the Gravatt book titled as _The Encyclopedia of Self-working Card Tricks_.

I'm curious as to what material might have been left out and how Hugard went about choosing what to include and what to leave out when he edited the book. I'm guessing that there might be a lot of undiscovered gems in the original Gravatt edition.

I think there was also a considerable difference in the total number of pages in the edited versus the unexpurgated _Encyclopedia_.

----- Amado "Sonny" Narvaez

I wish I could answer your question Amado! Such a comparison would be interesting. It's my understanding that Hugard expanded the number of effects in his edition. It's also a fact that Glenn Gravatt wasn't too happy that the book became associated with Jean Hugard and not him.

This is a book I've had since I started in magic and I refer to it a LOT. Some of the effects are rather tersely written but, often, those the strongest effects at least for me.

I'm kind of surprised that there hasn't been more discussion about this great book.

A great overview from David Britland.

A great overview from David Britland.

Thanks Bob_Hummer for that great read from David Britland who is in his own right an excellent writer. I found myself nodding in complete agreement with every word.

On 2013-10-17 15:30, Anatole wrote:
I'm resurrecting this thread to ask:
Has anyone ever done an in-depth comparison of Hugard's _The Encyclopedia of Card Tricks_ with the original book by Glenn Gravatt? I think I've seen the Gravatt book titled as _The Encyclopedia of Self-working Card Tricks_.

I'm curious as to what material might have been left out and how Hugard went about choosing what to include and what to leave out when he edited the book. I'm guessing that there might be a lot of undiscovered gems in the original Gravatt edition.

I think there was also a considerable difference in the total number of pages in the edited versus the unexpurgated _Encyclopedia_.

----- Amado "Sonny" Narvaez

I have the original and it is titled, Encyclopedia of Self Working Card Tricks..By Doctor Wilhelm Von Deusen & Glenn Gravatt ( who are one and the same) there is also a 2nd volume titled, The Second Encyclopedia of Card Tricks by Glenn Gravatt.
Both of these volumes are very hard to come by and I feel fortunate to have been able to purchase them. They are both single page mimeographed pages. Vol 1 contains 440 pages and Vol @ 150 pages.
Vlad, I am contemplating selling them, would you be interested?
Rennie

On 2013-10-17 20:02, Vlad_77 wrote:
I wish I could answer your question Amado! Such a comparison would be interesting. It's my understanding that Hugard expanded the number of effects in his edition. It's also a fact that Glenn Gravatt wasn't too happy that the book became associated with Jean Hugard and not him.

This is a book I've had since I started in magic and I refer to it a LOT. Some of the effects are rather tersely written but, often, those the strongest effects at least for me.

I'm kind of surprised that there hasn't been more discussion about this great book.

Actually, the original was about twice the size of the Hugard version. The reason has nothing to do with Hugard choosing the best stuff.
The original was essentially a bundling of previously marketted items from the past many years. Well, many of the authors of the original
instruction sheets did not appreciate this and made a stink and as a result the book (actually more like a pair of binders as I recall) was
quickly withdrawn. When it reappeared as a hardbound book, approximately half of the material originally offered had been removed (at the
insistence of the creators). To make up for the loss, Hugard added a few items like the Nikola Card System. Anyone who has more info about this,
I'd certainly be interested.

According to my research, the Gravatt book was Folio sized which as you know is the size of a book's height as it relates to a standard library book shelf. Folios are the largest, followed by quarto, etc.

Also, according to Theo. Annemann in his introduction to the Hugard edition "At half the price of the Gravatt publication, this book contains even more tricks!" There is in fact no indication at all that except for physical size, the book is smaller at least in terms of content, rather, the evidence points to a larger SIZED book but not as many effects as far as the Gravatt edition; Hugard did, according to Annemann, ADD more effects.

Also weighing in Hugard's favor was the fact that he was a scrupulous creditor of effects and one of magic's great scholars. His standing in the magic industry far eclipsed Gravatt's; it was Hugard who was selected to finish Greater Magic after the death of J.N. Hilliard. June 1943 saw the very first issue of Hugard's Magic Monthly which ran for two decades and contained a mammoth amount of magic and Hugard's editors were some of the best in the business including Milbourne Christopher, one of magic's great historians. There is more evidence that actually points to Gravatt and NOT Hugard as the pirate.

Also, in my post, I didn't say that Hugard picked the best stuff. If you have the Hugard edition commissioned by John J. Crimmins Jr., you can read Annemann's foreword. The literature at the time - journals specifically in fact do not reveal any controversy over the book inasmuch as public outcry. In fact, it was hailed at the time as the single largest collection of card magic to date.

PS: The key to all of this is Gravatt. Von Deusen, his writing partner actually didn't exist. Gravatt himself stated that he created Von Deusen because he felt it would lend the book an air of mystery by having a foreign magician as co-writer. Gravatt, as I had written was not happy about the reissue of the Encyclopedia and in his writing credits for his book Final Selection, published in 1957 by Lloyd Jones - 19 years AFTER the Crimmins commissioned Hugard edition, Gravatt lists himself as the author of The Encycopedia of Card Tricks. In Gravatt's foreword to Final Selection, he admits that he may have committed some "petty and grand larcenies" and thus not all of the effects are creditited.

Also, there is no evidence that the released version of Gravatt's book was in two volumes; if there were, these would have been pirated. Annemann's foreword clearly states that the original was released "in a size too bulky for the average book case." Now, having worked in academic libraries, I can tell you that folio sized books are HUGE. This size was mainly used for atlases - and that is still largely the case. I am guessing that the actual size was a quarto, not a folio.

Hi Vlad,
You had stated: "Also, there is no evidence that the released version of Gravatt's book was in two volumes; if there were, these would have been pirated. Annemann's foreword clearly states that the original was released "in a size too bulky for the average book case." Now, having worked in academic libraries, I can tell you that folio sized books are HUGE. This size was mainly used for atlases - and that is still largely the case. I am guessing that the actual size was a quarto, not a folio."

There is two volumes and I have both of them. They are both single sided pages and mimeographed. Volume 1 measures 11" X 8.5" X 2" thick, volume 2 same dimensions except about 1" thick.

Hope this helps,
Rennie

It does help Rennie, at least as far as the size. Folios are MUCH larger than the dimensions you have given. If you want a visual example of a folio go to a local library or bookstore and have a gander at those honking mammoth atlases. When I worked at Penn State I used to dread shelving the folios; those books are massive.

As two the two volume set, again, I was unaware that there were two volumes. I wonder if what you have then is not pirated but actual galleys of the Encyclopedia or perhaps a very limited print run? I do know that according to Annemann, Crimmins felt that the production values on the Gravatt edition were subpar and that is the reason Hugard was tapped for the job. Having said that, only Gravatt, Hugard, Annemann, and Crimmins would know the inside reasons that unfortunately no one is privy to.

Always great to read your posts Rennie. I would sell my soul to see your book collection!

Britland's article describes it like this:

Despite its dubious antecedents, The Encyclopedia of Card Tricks was not a book to be ignored. It contained hundreds of tricks in its two unwieldy mimeographed volumes.

Also wikipedia notes that "folio" is an approximate term for the size of a book, so there's plenty of wiggle room there, especially since magicians may well be linguistically sloppy when using specialist terms from other areas. A magic book with 8.5x11 pages in those days would be seen as oversized, and could easily be colorfully described as folio format.

Also, knowing that it was mimeographed, 8.5 x 11 makes total sense.

On 2013-11-06 10:38, duanebarry wrote:
Britland's article describes it like this:

Despite its dubious antecedents, The Encyclopedia of Card Tricks was not a book to be ignored. It contained hundreds of tricks in its two unwieldy mimeographed volumes.

Also wikipedia notes that "folio" is an approximate term for the size of a book, so there's plenty of wiggle room there, especially since magicians may well be linguistically sloppy when using specialist terms from other areas. A magic book with 8.5x11 pages in those days would be seen as oversized, and could easily be colorfully described as folio format.

Also, knowing that it was mimeographed, 8.5 x 11 makes total sense.

Great stuff and thank you!! As for the folio thing, it is a case of linguistic sloppiness. Folios are so large that when libraries build storage, they have special shelves for folios because of their size. Unlike most books which are stacked on end, folios are usually stacked horizontally on very wide and very strong metal shelving units.

Thanks for the David Britland article. I'm curious why Annemann didn't mention there were two volumes.

**Magic Users and Abilities**: The encyclopedia further explores the different types of magic users and their unique abilities. It discusses the role of wizards, witches, sorcerers, magicians, and other magical beings in the dimension. Each type of magic user is provided with an in-depth examination of their particular powers and skills. **Magical Artifacts and Tools**: This section of the encyclopedia focuses on the various magical artifacts and tools used by magic users in different dimensions. It discusses enchanted weapons, amulets, crystals, wands, and other objects that enhance or channel magical abilities. The importance of understanding the functions and limitations of these items is emphasized. **Magic Systems and Laws**: The encyclopedia explores the magical systems and laws that govern the use of magic in different dimensions. It delves into the concept of balance, consequences, and ethics associated with magic. The importance of adhering to these systems and laws is stressed to prevent chaos and disruption. **Interdimensional Travel and Exchange**: The encyclopedia briefly touches upon the concept of interdimensional travel and the possibility of exchanging knowledge and understanding between different dimensions. It discusses the challenges and benefits of traversing between realms and how it can enrich the magical knowledge of individuals. **Conclusion**: The conclusion of the encyclopedia sums up the importance of understanding the magic system in a different dimension. It highlights how this comprehensive guide can expand one's knowledge and appreciation of magic in various realms. The unique features and characteristics of different dimensions make the exploration of magic an endless and fascinating journey..

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