This book contains a lot of rare effects. These, along with the instructions, are all very solid. These effects are SPECIAL — you would not find them in most books. This book covers all arenas, including stage, parlor, and close-up magic. If you are looking for something different and some great ideas, then this book is for you. Slate prediction, Chinese Rice Bowls, Double Lift from the middle, Secret of the 7 Boxes, Floating Vase, T&R Card, Ring on Rope, Seven Keys to Baldpate, floating Glass, Plus MUCH more!