Shane, R.: Tractare ©2007 R. Shane Softcover, perfect-bound, 154 pages

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Comments: In Tractare (a Latin word that means "to handle") we continue an exploration of magic that is easy to do, based on a subtlety or simple move, but nothing that really requires sleights or finger-flinging.

Contents (from book ToC):

7 Preface
9 Foreword
11 Notes About Using This Book

14 Eyes, Ears, Nose, And: production from mouth
21 Irresistible Force: card force
25 Gypsy Remains: Gypsy Switch
34 Possibility Zilch: thoughts on Paul Curry's Probability Zero prediction
43 Through With Things: physcical things penetrate each other
51 Something And Something
59 Priceless Mystery: money
68 Dishware Runs Amok: ideas for balls, cups, Benson Bowl type routines
101 Tabla Rasa Yes and No: business card effect
111 The Little Things In Life: two in the hand one in the pocket
123 Making Janus Jealous
132 String And Things: ring & string move
141 Non-Stop Flight: card flight

149 Afterword
150 Index
152 Bibliography
154 About The Author