McGill, Ormond: Atomic Magic ©1950 Ireland Magic Co., Chicago Softcover, saddle-stitched, 5.5x8.5", 44 pages

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Comments (Magic Inc): A dandy new book for the stage magician, with all effects based on the Interplanetary Travel theme - the Science Fiction aspect - with touches of atomic energy, space ships, rockets, weird, fantastic! With presentation, patter, illustrations.

Contents:

1 The Presentation of Atomic Magic: how to stage your presentation
2 Electronic Silk: uses some unique gimmicks (Violet Ray Outfit)
5 Construction of an Atom: a multiplying billiard ball routine
8 Nuclear Fission: a routine with lots of flash and fire
11 The Flight of the Rocket: rocket vanishes and reappears under a cone
13 Synthetic Life: stage version of dancing handkerchief
21 The Anti-Gravity Ball: the floating ball
27 The Power of Thought: magician moves a lamp chimney (glass) by force of thought
29 Force Ray: a water basin rises and pours water by force of a flashlight beam
32 Transformation of Matter: new approach to the Kellar Coffee Vase
35 Into The 4th Dimension: Doves are placed in a cabinet which is thrust through with swords, yet the doves are unharmed
37 The Men From Mars: magician and assistant tranpose between chest and a screen
40 And In Conclusion: ending remarks