The Complete Book of Hand Shadows by Louis Nikola

Bring the charm of traditional hand-shadow entertainment to your next performance with The Complete Book of Hand Shadows by Louis Nikola. This facsimile of a 1913 book features more than fifty recognizable shadows, from animals to historic figures and fictional characters.

Explore it as a nostalgic addition to your magic collection or as a guide while practicing hand shadows for an audience of children or adults. Each shadow has an illustration and a description of the hand positioning used to create it.

• More than fifty shadows: Find a varied collection that includes swans, rabbits, other animals, historic figures, and fictional characters.
• Illustrated guidance: Each shadow is paired with an illustration and a description of specific hand positioning.
• Helpful practice tips: The book also covers lighting, projection screens, and hand exercises.
• Historic reprint: This is a facsimile of the 1913 C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd. London edition.

Keep it close when you want to explore a classic form of entertainment that turns your hands and a light source into familiar silhouettes on the screen.