1985, 1st American edition, soft,bound, 189 pages, illustrated, numerous color photographs. Chapters on: The World of Magic, Impromptu Magic, Stage Magic, Magic Money, Magic of the Mind, Magic with Rope, Classics of Close-up, Card Conjuring, For my Next Trick, On with the Show, References, Glossary of Terms, Index.

Back cover reads: Using inexpensive equipment and following easy, step by step instructions and full color illustrations, you can learn to fool your friends and family. Card tricks, fun ideas for a spectacular magic show and much more are all here in this elegant grab bag of tricks and treats! Including: *Magic with money, mental magic, conjuring for children *A complete introduction and history of magic *Full color art and photography throughout *Extensive bibliography *Glossary of magical terms and index *Information on magic dealers and societies.

Condition very fine.