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William Frederick Pinchbeck (fl. 1800s) was related to Christopher Pinchbeck (c. 1670 - 1732), a skilled clockmaker who was famous for the automatons he constructed. Christopher Pinchbeck is mentioned by Thomas Frost in The Old Showmen and Old London Fairs.
The ExpositorWilliam Frederick Pinchbeck A series of letters, between an unidentified friend and his correspondent (William Frederick Pinchbeck) comprising of how to train a pig, invisible lady and acoustic temple, philosophical swan, penetrating spy glasses, several magic tricks, such as how to catch a bullet, and reflections on ventriloquism. This book includes the first known description of the "Eight Kings" card stack.
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