Pictorial, Gilt, cloth bound, numbers 148 pages with illustrations and wonderful advertisements by A.W. Gamage Limited in London.

The 6 chapters listed as principle contents include the following:   Chapter 1 Latest Tricks, With and Without Apparatus, many published for the first time.   Chapter 2 Every New and Startling Illusion accurately explained.   Chapter 3 Latest Methods for Performing the "Mystic Kettle", that boils on ice, including the "Magic Kettle", the most remarkable utensil to hold liquor. This little kettle can produce almost any drink, from milk to whisky.   Chapter 4 Correct Methods to Escape from Handcuffs, Leg-Irons, Rope, Iron Collars, Padlocks, Sacks, Iron Trunks, Wooden Boxes, Barrels, Iron Cages.   Chapter 5 Hand Shadows and How To Work Them.   Chapter 6 is a Sketch the name of which is the Miser A Phantasy, written, invented and acted by Miss Eileen Elyce and Mr. Martin Chapender at the Egyptian Hall, London, with great success.

Minor foxing on first two or three leaves in from covers. Condition very fine.