This may well be the author's most surprising book. A veritable treasure chest packed into 284 stunning pages. 100 photographs and illustrations, including the first portrait of Erdnase published in magic literature. Half of this volume discloses professional stand-up effects for your show, plus simple close-up effects to amaze your friends. Patter is included for most of the effects. The second half is loaded with performing tips plus startling information about Cardini, Kellar and Erdnase. Information never before published. Also included are insights from the author's personal contacts with Thurston, Blackstone, Germain, Calvert, Allan Shaw, Fu Manchu, Doug Henning and more. Learn Inside the TV World: Opportunities for You; Tricks to Make Reputations; Adding Sparkle to Wizardry. This 16 chapter book is introduced by Paul Daniels. Hardbound; 284 pages.