- ISBN: 9780486471778 | 0486471772
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 8/28/2009
A charming glimpse of stage magic in the early 20th century, this engaging manual's time-honored tricks range from sleight of hand with coins, cards, and rope to thought reading and juggling. Written by a famous magician, it offers tried-and-true performance tips, 60 figures, and 13 vintage photographs. A new Introduction by a noted historian details Maskelyne's exploits during World War II.