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.
 
Condition: Fair. Knocks and wear to the boards and top and bottom of spine. Sticker to front endpaper. Inscription to front endpaper. Endpapers yellowed and partially split along spine with glue resigue to rear endpaper. Pages have a few minor marks and creases. Ex-library with associated sticker and stamps. Has slight "old book smell". A good reference copy. 
 
Binding: Hardback
Year: 1954
Publisher: Harry Stanley
Pages: 254
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 24 X 15cm