Big Book of Magic Tricks

Learn to do astounding feats with few or no props and a minimum of sleight of hand. Tricks with cards, coins and rope, comedy magic, mental dexterity and much more, including expert advice on psychological misdirection and dramatic presentation. 247 black-and-white illustrations.;Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 -- The Art of the Impossible; Magic and Its Professors; 2 -- The Hand Is Smarter than the Eye; Invisible Information; Testing the Power of Misdirection; Super Transpo; Routined Magic; The Gambler's Palm; Telepathy for Two; Numerology; Concluding Observations; 3 -- Closeup Magic; Banded Together; Bounce Band; Mass Hypnosis; Flying Clipper; Banked Roll; Passing the Buck; Not a Knot; Subtract a Knot; Hunter's Impossible Knot; All in a Row; Three Tumblers; Spirit Music; Drop Out; Jumping Dice; Balancing Act.