A classic text on manipulation, close-up, and stage magic. Clearly photographically illustrated. Has sections on cards, coins, glasses, linking rings, dice, sponge balls and more. Features routines by Al Koran, Hans Trixter, John Lewis, Ali Bongo, Fred Kaps, Peter Warlock, Alex Elmsley, Pat Page, Jack Chanin and Ken Brooke. 1st American edition.
 
Condition: Good, some wear to top and bottom of spine, corners of boards knocked, some marking to back board, neat previous owner's inscription and sticker on front end paper, very clean and smart copy.
 
Binding: Hardback
Year: 1954
Publisher: Louis Tannnen
Pages: 254
Dimensions: 23 X 15cm