The Handbook of Magic- By Marvin Kaye

Magician Marvin Kaye dives into the intelligent practice and appreciation of conjuring. Showmanship is the whole bag of tricks, and this book is primarily about that and how to develop it. It is also full of instructions on how to do and present marvelous tricks, most requiring little or no sleight of hand and minimal apparatus. He provides first-rate chapters on close-up magic, card tricks, personal style, controlling the audience's attention, mental magic, and magic for children.

Hardcover/Very Good