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" by Samuel Rid is a book from the Jacobean era that explores the arts of juggling, sleight of hand, and how they are used. The exploration of juggling and sleight of hand, with a focus on the cunning techniques behind various tricks and illusions. The book is a guide for those who want to learn the tricks, and a cautionary tale about the deceptive nature of gambling and fortune-telling by describing the use of agility and deception in manipulating objects like balls, coins, and cards. Rid gives a history of jugglers, talking about how their craft has changed, and discussing the ethics of their performances; he also provides instructions on how to perform sleight-of-hand tricks, such as moving objects secretly, playing with dice in dishonest ways, and card tricks. Rid exposes the methods that can entertain and deceive, while warning readers about the dangers of gambling and trickery. **