Natural Magic, or Physical Amusements Revealed

Philip Astley, the riding master of Westminster Bridge and founder of the modern circus ring, reveals the tricks he added to his shows: card discoveries, a card struck by a pistol shot, a dancing card and an automaton that answers questions.

Philip Astley, 1785 · Printed for the author (London). Complete 48-page PDF. Free to download: check out at $0 and the file arrives by email and on your order page.

This classic is in the public domain. Scans come from library copies, so expect the odd stain or stamp of an old book.