Trost Collection. James Swain, 1999, cloth bound, foil stamping, 156 pages, photo illustrations. Introduction by Bill Malone. Chapters on: Weapons, Tricks of The Masters (like Fred Kaps, Daryl, Bill Malone, Alex Elmsley, Nate Leipsig), Gambling Routines, Larry Jennings Famous Chop Cup Routine.
Some of the effects contained within: Ascanio's Faro Shuffle Idea, Frank Garcia's Piroutte Double Lift, J.K. Hartman's Covered Cop Transfer, Paul LePaul Flourish, Phil Goldstein's Binary Cut Sorting Process, Brother Hamman's Swivel Switch, Marlo's Cut and Shuffle Sequence. Other effects by: Frank Thompson, Derek Dingle, Gene Maze, Del Ray, Ken Krenzel, Marlo, Benzais, Walter Scott, Alex Elmsley, Larry Jennings.
A book filled with practical baffling magic. Condition very fine.