Note to customers: The remaining copy of this book has some shelf wear and a bit of chipping to the dust cover. This is a wonderful book filled with a variety of original ideas and routines of John\’s. You get a total of fifty-four magic effects using: Coins, Cards, Silks, Sponge Balls, Rope, Wallets, Beads, Card Boxes, Flashlights, Chains, Envelopes, Matchboxes, Wands, Bills, Wooden Blocks, Spot Cards, Chop Cups, Cups and Balls and much more. Included are effects for parlor, stage and close-up. There is truly something for everyone in this book that contains eight chapters. There are one hundred fifty-two professional illustrations by Tony Dunn. The magic in this book ranges from self–working to advanced skill levels. All the magic in this book is very sensible. John has tested every effect on audiences many times in his career.