This vintage text comprises a complete treatise on the principle of sleight-of-hand tricks, using a variety of objects including cards, coins, billiard balls, thimbles, and much more. This step-by-step guide will appeal to both amateur magicians and those with more experience looking to expand their repertoire. It constitutes a great addition to collections of related literature. Complete with simple, clear illustrations and a wealth of handy tips and useful information, no magician's library is complete without a copy of this text. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern edition, with a specially commissioned introduction on the subject.