Lex

Browse

GenresShelvesPremiumBlog

Company

AboutJobsPartnersSell on LexAffiliates

Audio

Lex StudioVoicesFirst chapter freeAudiobook pricingAudiobook samplesAudiobook guidesAudio blog

Resources

DocsInvite FriendsFAQ

Legal

Terms of ServicePrivacy Policygeneral@lex-books.com+1 951-551-2243WhatsApp (international)

© 2026 LexBooks, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and 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

1614

Samuel Rid

Read

The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and 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

Samuel Rid

1614

Sports/Hobbies

A treatise written in the early 17th century, likely during the Jacobean era. This book explores the intricate world of juggling and sleight of hand, focusing on the techniques behind various tricks and illusions. It serves as both an instructional guide for practitioners and a cautionary tale regarding the deceptions prevalent in entertainment associated with gambling and fortune-telling. The content of the book is divided into different sections that describe the essential principles of legerdemain—highlighting the importance of agility and deception in performing tricks with balls, coins, and cards. Rid discusses the history of jugglers, the evolution of their craft, and the ethical considerations associated with their performances. Additionally, he offers practical advice on executing various sleight-of-hand feats, such as the cunning conveyance of objects, manipulation of dice, and card tricks that can bewilder unsuspecting audiences. Through a combination of theoretical discourse and practical examples, Rid reveals the methods that can amuse and mystify while warning readers against the perils of gambling and con artistry.

Project Gutenberg

A treatise written in the early 17th century, likely during the Jacobean era. This book explores the intricate world of...

Goodreads

Editions

Ebooks1
The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and 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
The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and the Foppery of Foolish Cousoning Charmes, All Tending to Mirth and Recreation, Especially for Those That Desire to Haue the Insight and Priuate Practise ThereofCurrent
Project Gutenberg · 62 pages
EPUB

Link to this book

Add a free, dofollow link to Lex on your blog, forum, syllabus, or reading list.

Read The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and 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 Samuel Rid free on Lex
HTML
<a href="https://lex-books.com/book/the-art-of-iugling-or-legerdemaine-wherein-is-deciphered-all-the-conueyances-of--aa280f1d-278c-461a-84c1-c903879e06b8"><img src="https://lex-books.com/badges/read-on-lex.svg" alt="Read The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and 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 Samuel Rid free on Lex" width="160" height="40"></a>
Markdown
[![Read The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and 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 Samuel Rid free on Lex](https://lex-books.com/badges/read-on-lex.svg)](https://lex-books.com/book/the-art-of-iugling-or-legerdemaine-wherein-is-deciphered-all-the-conueyances-of--aa280f1d-278c-461a-84c1-c903879e06b8)
BBCode
[url=https://lex-books.com/book/the-art-of-iugling-or-legerdemaine-wherein-is-deciphered-all-the-conueyances-of--aa280f1d-278c-461a-84c1-c903879e06b8][img]https://lex-books.com/badges/read-on-lex.svg[/img][/url]
Plain link
Read The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and 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 Samuel Rid free on Lex: https://lex-books.com/book/the-art-of-iugling-or-legerdemaine-wherein-is-deciphered-all-the-conueyances-of--aa280f1d-278c-461a-84c1-c903879e06b8

Cite this book

Reading this edition for a paper or guide? Copy a citation.

MLA
Rid, Samuel. The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and 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. Lex, lex-books.com/book/the-art-of-iugling-or-legerdemaine-wherein-is-deciphered-all-the-conueyances-of--aa280f1d-278c-461a-84c1-c903879e06b8.
APA
Rid, S. (1614). The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and 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. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/the-art-of-iugling-or-legerdemaine-wherein-is-deciphered-all-the-conueyances-of--aa280f1d-278c-461a-84c1-c903879e06b8
Chicago
Rid, Samuel. The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine: Wherein is Deciphered All the Conueyances of Legerdemaine and Iugling, How They Are Effected, and Wherin They Chiefly Consist; Cautions to Beware of Cheating at Cardes and Dice, the Detection of the Beggerly Art of Alcumistry, and 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. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/the-art-of-iugling-or-legerdemaine-wherein-is-deciphered-all-the-conueyances-of--aa280f1d-278c-461a-84c1-c903879e06b8.

About the author

S
Samuel Rid

English author known for exploring rogues and sleight of hand in early 17th-century literature.