James Sully

A psychological study.

This book was praised by both Freud and Wundt, and it was recommended by Henry Hay, aka Barrows Mussey, as recommended reading to understand the psychological aspects of magic. Deception, misdirection, and other aspects of conjuring are based on psychology. A better understanding helps magicians create deeper mysteries.

• Preface
• Preface To Fourth Edition
• Chapter I. The Study Of Illusion
• Chapter II. The Classification Of Illusions
• Chapter III. Illusions Of Perception: General
• Chapter IV. Illusions Of Perception—Continued
• Chapter V. Illusions...