This book is titled:

MAGIC, PRETENDED MIRACLES, AND REMARKABLE
NATURAL PHENOMENA.

Various popular magic tricks are explained: sounds in stones, getting ice from a red-hot vessel, snake charmers etc.

CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
The magic of the eastMagical power attributed to numbers, plants, and minerals

CHAPTER II.
Feats of modern magiciansTheir wonders explainedThe snake-charmers of IndiaA Chinese delusionThe magician of Cairo

CHAPTER III.
Machines considered magical in ancient timesRemarkable modern automataMinute engines-The calculating machine

CHAPTER IV.
Terrestrial phenomena Footmarks on rocksThe Logan stone Sounds in stonesThe cave of https://www.tradebit.coml-Atmospherical phenomenaIntermitting springs-Waters of magical power

CHAPTER V.
Chemical wondersIce obtained in a red-hot vesselThe corpse candles of WalesLuminous appearances after deathSadoomeh the magicianThe laughing
gas-Sulphuric ether Chloroform-Gunpowder compared with gun-cotton

CHAPTER VI.
Light and its phenomenaMagic picturesThe optical paradoxChinese metallic mirrorsEffect of an optical
instrument on a superstitious mindOrigin of photography
The TalbotypeThe Daguerreotype Sunlight pictures

CHAPTER VII.
Heat, the cause of many wondersIts universal diffusion and applicationStory of a burning-glassThe Augustine
friars and the Jesuits- Impostures as to the endurance of heatBurning mirrorsThe blow-pipe The Giants' CausewayApplication of currents of
heated airTravelling by steam

CHAPTER VIII.
The magic swanProperties of the magnetThe mariners'compassProcess of magnetizingThe dip of the needleMagnetic properties in various substances

CHAPTER IX.
The electrical kiteCandles magically lighted https://www.tradebit.como's fireThe chronoscopeThe electric clock
The electric telegraphSub-marine telegraphsThe overruling providence of God

CHAPTER X.
Claims of the church of Rome to miraculous powerThe Franciscans and DominicansTale of bishop Remi
The effect of relics Friars' pretended dispossession of evil spiritsTragical eventAppearance of the virgin
Mary to shepherds exposedPretended miracle of the Greek church

CHAPTER XI.
Real amiraclesA miracle defined by Archbishop TillotsonThe miracles of MosesThe miracles of our Lord
Jesus ChristThe miracles of the apostlesCollision with those who pretended to supernatural powerThe magicians of EgyptMagical arts at EphesusThe
miraculous power of the Saviour inherent, that of the prophets and apostles derivedCessation of miraculous
gifts

Never be fooled by another magic trick again. You can make a ton of cash betting against magicians with the knowledge in this book.