Definitive work on card technique; everything from basic manipulations to advanced flourishes; also a wide variety of tricks. The ideas contained in this book have inspired many others. Ideas and tricks contributed by Luis Zingone, Charles Miller, Dai Vernon and others. This is a book that belongs in every magic library. A reprint of the 1944 edition of this 1940 book. 318 illustrations, 448 pages in quality paperback. From the publisher: By Hugard & Braue. Here is a book of card magic and technique that is unparalleled in its thoroughness of the subject. Although the book is full of many beautiful and mystifying card effects, the authors stress the importance of technique and performance. The many sleights are explained in detail as they pertain to the various effects. Other portions of the book deal with presentation, misdirection and routine selections.