How to Entertain a Social Party: A Collection of Tableaux, Games, Amusing Experiments, Diversions, Card Tricks, Parlor Magic, Philosophical Recreations, Etc (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1330461304 / ISBN 13: 9781330461303

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

68 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.14 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Seller Inventory # zk1330461304

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Entertain a Social Party: A Collection of Tableaux, Games, Amusing Experiments, Diversions, Card Tricks, Parlor Magic, Philosophical Recreations, Etc (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330461304
• ISBN 13: 9781330461303
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.1 kilograms

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Synopsis

Entertain a social party with ready‑to‑use tableaux, games, and clever diversions that work in any room.

This collection gathers practical, step‑by‑step ideas for staging tableaux, parlor tricks, and entertaining experiments. It also includes a variety of games and activities you can set up quickly to keep guests engaged without needing special equipment.

• Tableaux and dramatic games you can arrange with simple props and basic lighting to create memorable scenes.


• Classic parlor games and quiet amusements, including Dominoes, Fox and Geese, and other skill‑and‑chance activities.


• Card tricks, magic tricks, and entertaining puzzles designed for social settings.


• Practical tips for organizing the evening, pacing the entertainment, and keeping guests involved.

Ideal for hosts seeking versatile, self-contained entertainment that fits a cozy home party or a larger social gathering.