Hostetler, Waldo H: Rudiments of Magic ©1946 Waldo Hostetler, MI Softcover, saddle-stitched, 5.5x8.5", 24 pages

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Comments: Photographic illustrations by Vern Walker, art work by Cliff Soper

Contents (incomplete but generally correct from description, page numbers estimated):

1 Magic
10 Showmanship and Study Required
11 Magic For Diversion
12 Introduction to Rudimental Devices & Skills
12 - The Magic Wand
12 - Palming
12 - Palming Billiard Balls
13 - Palming Coins
13 - Palming Thimbles
14 Now You Have Some of the Simple Rudiments of Magic
15 Eleven Magic Tricks Described:
15 - Removing The Thumb Illusion
15 - Break A Pencil With A Dollar Bill
16 - Chalk Through Wood
16 - Broken Match Restored
17 - The Vanished Coin
17 - Gravitation Defied
18 - Burn Paper And Change It To A Dollar Bill
19 - Cut And Restore Ribbon
20 - Eating A Lighted Candle
21 - Two Ropes Pass Through Solids
22 - Magical Candle Lighter