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A10749 The art of iugling or legerdemaine VVherein is deciphered, all the conueyances of legerdemaine and iugling, how they are effected, & wherin they chiefly consist. Cautions to beware of cheating at cardes and dice. The detection of the beggerly art of alcumistry. &, the foppery of foolish cousoning charmes. All tending to mirth and recreation, especially for those that desire to haue the insight and priuate practise thereof. By S.R. Rid, Samuel. 1612 (1612) STC 21027; ESTC S115935 28,381 48

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