This out-of-print book is in good condition.The cover shows wear, there is a chip/rip at the top of the spine, and the pages are yellowed from age.There are a number of copies available on the Internet.Those copies are priced from $35 to $140!
ABOUT THE BOOK:The legendary magic author Walter Gibson was the ghostwriter for this very successful magic book.First published in 1929, this book went through a number of reprints over several decades, including a reprint as late as 1958.This particular copy is the 1941 edition.
This book is actually TWO books in one.
Modern Card TricksThe first half of the book (about 200 pages) teaches dozens of card slights, moves, shuffles, etc. as well as a number of tricks with ordinary playing cards.
Secrets Of MagicThe second half of the book (about 265 pages) teaches more sleight of hand with cards, effective pocket tricks, magic with apparatus (including Confetti Bowls, Chinese Sticks and flower productions), Linking Rings, Cups and Balls, stage magic and illusions, mental mysteries and spirit tricks, and even a final section on the presentation of magic tricks.
This is an OUT OF PRINT book.
CONDITION: goodAUTHOR: William V. RauscherPUBLISHED: 1941 by Garden City Publishing Co.Hardbound, no dust jacket. 465 pages.
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