The Public Paperfolding History Project
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The Immovable Card | |||||||
This
page attempts to record what is known about the origin
and history of the magical effect known as the Immovable
Card. Please contact me if you know any of this
information is incorrect or if you have any other
information that should be added. Thank you. ********** 1881 As far as I know this effect first appears in 'Cassell's Book of Indoor Amusements, Card Games and Fireside Fun', which was published by Cassell and Co in London in 1881.
********** The effect also appears: 1917 In 'The Magic of Science' by A Frederick Collins, which was published by the Fleming H Revell Company in London and New York in 1917. ********** 1932 As 'The Card Bridge', in 'Winter Nights Entertainments' by R M Abraham, which was first published by Constable and Constable in London in 1932 ********** 1936 As 'The Irreversible Card' in 'More Things Any Boy Can Make' by Joseph Leeming, which was published by D Appleton-Century Company in New York and London in 1936. ********** 1939 As 'The Obstinate Piece of Paper' in 'Fun with Paper' by Joseph Leeming, which was published by Spencer Press Inc in Chicago in 1939. ********** |
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