Description
This book (actualy a 2-book set) is one of the best magic ever published. Each routine is clearly explained mostly with photos and some illustrations. Many classic effects are described in detail. And the essay “Presentation of Manipulation” is a must read for any magician. It includes presentation, dress and appearance, care of the hands, make up, stage setting, music, personality, lighting, a.s.o.
Part 1
- Contents
- Preface
- Presentation of Manipulation
- The Production of Lighted Cigarettes
- “How Right You Are!”
- The Koran Torn and Restored Newspaper
- Fan Finale
- Crazy Fans
- The Multiplying Lighted Candles
- Fred Robinson Explains (Invisible Riffle Pass, Bottom Deal)
- The Walnut Shells and Pea
- Gambler’s Luck
- Ken Brooke’s Cups and Balls
- The Egg on Fan
- Card Production Supreme
- Matchic
- Readapack
- My Name – Your Name
- Magic with Coins
- Koran’s Solo Aces
- The Smoking Clay Pipes
- Harold Beaumont’s Dice Routine
- The Chinese Linking Rings
Part 2
- Contents
- Preface
- Prefatory Note
- Money Attracts Money
- The Color Changing Pocket Knife
- Thimble Manipulation
- The Crystal Prism
- Card Quota
- Ken Brooke’s Chapter
- Henry Hay’s “Coins Up the Sleeve”
- Colour Change, Penetration and Vanish
- Beer is Best
- Cecil Keech’s “Ropan Silk”
- My Opening Card Routine
- Dr. Geimer’s Dice Routine
- Koran’s Miracle Blindfold Card Act
- The Sympathetic Discs
- Egg Bag, Bag Egg
- Will Ayling’s “Fashion Parade”
- Modern Billiard Ball Manipulation
- Conclusion
Hardback
