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Available
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Publication
Dover Publications (1974), Edition: 1st, 448 pages
Description
Scores of methods -- previously known only to card experts -- include passes, palming, false shuffles, false cuts, changes, crimps, jogs, reverses, rear palms, and more. Altogether, 341 sleights and tricks. 318 illustrations show exact position of fingers and hands.
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LibraryThing member krypto
When it says 'expert' it isn't kidding - there are moves and techniques here that would take a long time to master - but the resulting effects are remarkable. Everything is well described, and the diagrams are clear and helpful. The suggested dialogue is quaintly old-fashioned, as with most of the
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classic card trick books, but that just adds to the charm :-) Show Less
LibraryThing member nikodemus
Arguably the second most important book on card magic in the 20th century. Much of the unattributed material comes from Charles Miller and Dai Vernon.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1940
Physical description
448 p.; 8.4 inches
ISBN
9780486217550
UPC
800759217557