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You'll be amazed how easy it is to learn the mysteries of magic! Here are over 400 tricks with dice, coins, matches, cards and cigarettes revealed by world-famous magician, Thurston the Great. Each startling trick is simply explained and will baffle and delight your friends.Originally printed in the 1920s under the titles "200 Tricks You Can Do" and "200 More Tricks You Can Do," these volumes were later combined into a single book, "400 Tricks You Can Do" before being reformatted once more in a "Revised Edition".This new expanded edition, is an unabridged republication that incorporates content from all prior versions including reinstated tricks, remastered illustrations, new illustrations, and amends to text for clarity exclusive to this version. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.

An excellent collection of simple, yet highly effective card tricks that require no sleight of hand. Each trick is explained in detail with an entertaining presentation, notes on patter, and professional tips to bring each routine to life. Some effects require a confederate but in all cases the author provides alternative methods and presentations to eliminate the need for a help. This remastered and expanded edition includes the original 1914 publication, unabridged, plus a publisher biography and carefully remastered diagrams and amends to text for clarity.

The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase is more than just a book, it's a legendary treasure trove of secrets and techniques that has inspired generations of magicians and card enthusiasts. Erdnase's masterpiece is a comprehensive guide to the art of card manipulation, offering a detailed and systematic approach to card cheating, gambling techniques, and astounding card magic.This remastered edition includes the original 1902 publication, unabridged, with carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.

Paper Magic by Will Blyth M.I.M.C., S.I.C.M.A fascinating collection of entertaining and amusing models, toys, puzzles, conjuring tricks, etc., in which paper is the only or principle material required. Formatted in a convenient, pocket-book size as part of the Hey Presto Magic Collection.This remastered and expanded edition includes the original 1920 publication, unabridged, plus historical context and author biography, additional artwork in keeping with the period and carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.

This superb introduction to money magic features clever tricks, impromptu effects and puzzles requiring no special coins or apparatus. It also contains a detailed section on special gimmicked coins and their uses. Formatted in a convenient, pocket-book size as part of the Hey Presto Magic Collection.This remastered and expanded edition includes the original 1926 publication, unabridged, plus historical context and author biography, additional artwork in keeping with the period and carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.

Impromptu Conjuring Without Apparatus, Preparation or Sleight-of-Hand by Will Blyth M.I.M.C., S.I.C.M.This is a superb introduction to classic magic tricks and stunts with everyday objects, formatted in a convenient, pocket-book size as part of the Hey Presto Magic Collection. Chapters include routines with matchboxes, corks, string and rope, knives, dice, pencils and rings.This remastered and expanded edition includes the original 1924 publication, unabridged, plus historical context and author biography, additional artwork in keeping with the period and carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.