Bücher von Vance Barnum

"The fire trick," interrupted Professor Alonzo Rosello, as he and his young assistant, Joe Strong, stood bowing and smiling in response to the applause of the crowd that had gathered in the theatre to witness the feats of "Black Art, Magic, Illusion, Legerdemain, Prestidigitation and Allied Sciences." That was what the program called it, anyhow."

""Ladies and gentlemen, if you will kindly give me your attention for a few moments I will be happy to introduce to your favorable notice an entertainer of world-wide fame who will, I am sure, not only mystify you but, at the same time, interest you. You have witnessed the death-defying dives of the Demon Discobolus; you have laughed with the comical clowns; you have thrilled with the hurrying horses; and you have gasped at the ponderous pachyderms. Now you are to be shown a trick which has baffled the most profound minds of this or any other city-aye, I may say, of the world!""

"Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles. There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar. Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds. And looking at it all was a vast throng of eager-eyed men, women and children. It was the opening performance of the circus."

"Four boys sat under the shade of a big willow tree in a grassy meadow on the bank of a stream. They were earnestly discussing something, the import of which may be gathered from their talk."I tried to do the trick after I got home last night," confessed Harry Martin."You didn't do it, did you?" asked Charlie Ford, rumpling up his red hair. Charlie was not at all ashamed of his red hair. His sister Mazie called it "auburn," but Charlie himself stuck to plain "red.""

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Joe Strong, The Boy Wizard: Or The Mysteries Of Magic Exposed is a novel written by Vance Barnum and first published in 1916. The story follows Joe Strong, a young boy who discovers he has a natural talent for magic tricks and illusions. With the help of his mentor, Professor Lightfoot, Joe becomes a skilled magician and performs in various shows and events.However, Joe's magic skills are not just for entertainment purposes. He uses his knowledge of magic to solve mysteries and uncover secrets. In the book, Joe and Professor Lightfoot are hired by a wealthy businessman to investigate a series of strange occurrences in his mansion. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a plot to steal a valuable artifact from the businessman's collection.Throughout the book, Joe uses his knowledge of magic to outsmart his enemies and save the day. He also learns important lessons about trust, friendship, and perseverance. The book is filled with exciting action sequences, clever plot twists, and fascinating insights into the world of magic.Overall, Joe Strong, The Boy Wizard: Or The Mysteries Of Magic Exposed is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages, especially those interested in magic and mystery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"The two boats-for each of the Racer lads had his own craft-were on a line, and were headed for a long dock that ran out into the quiet inlet of the Atlantic which washed the shores of the little settlement known as Harbor View, a fishing village about thirty miles from New York. "Wow! Here''s where I put it all over you by about six lengths! " boasted Andy Racer, paying no attention to his brother''s well-meant advice, and then the two lads got into the swing of the oars, and the skiffs fairly leaped over the waves that rolled in long swells. "

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