THIS BOOK IS VERY DESIREABLE IN HARDCOVER.Though still in print in its softbound form, this HARDCOVER version has a few more coin tricks and many more illustrations in it.The softbound version has 384 pages; THIS HARDBOUND EDITION HAS 519 PAGES.This is the 1980 FIFTH PRINTING of this book, which was originally published in 1952.It is hardbound.519 pages with illustrations.Condition: very good. Book jacket shows some wear and small tears. Inside pages are nice and tight.
Without a doubt, one of the most important books on coin magic.This one never goes out of style!Everything you need to know about coin magic with ordinary or gimmicked coins is in here.This book is so important that it is still in print- but only available in softcover.If you want to own a vintage HARDBOUNT version for your library, now is your chance- at a GREAT price, too!
FROM THE PUBLISHER:A modern treatise on ways of concealing, producing, altering and multiplying coins from the empty hands, being the first complete explanation of methods for so doing published since Downs' immortal classic of sixty-six years ago. Six hundred and sixty-nine illustrations are included for clarity in demonstrating 110 coin sleights and 312 coin tricks.
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This is a FIFTH PRINTING of this book, which was originally published in 1952.
Condition: very good. Book jacket shows some wear and small tears. Inside pages are nice and tight.AUTHOR: J.B. BoboPUBLISHED: 1980 by Magic Inc.Hardbound book. 519 pages.