Tuffs, J. Elsden: Making Magical Apparatus ©1956 J. Elsden Tuffs, W. & G. Foyle, London Hardcover, w dj, 4.25x7.25, 99 pages Also in Softcover, perfect-bound

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Comments: Illustrated. Part of the "Foyles Handbooks" series.

Contents (from book ToC):

7 Introduction

9 Chapter I How To Find The Materials You RequireHar
Cardboard Sheets And Boxes
Wallpaper And Border
Boxwood
Plywood
Paint

12 Chapter II Some Easy Things With Which To Start
Magic Traffic Lights
The Magic Mat
A Mysterious Envelope
Spots Before Your Eyes
A Tray With A Secret

19 Chapter III Some Special Trick Cards
The Three Card Trick
Three From Five Leaves Nothing
Chase The Jack
Balancing Card
Rising Joker
Magnetic Cards
Card Through A Card

29 Chapter IV Boxes Small And Large
Some Constructional Details
Ways To Make Boxes Look Attractive
Jumping Card Box
Card Changing Box
A Simple Production Box
A Production Box With A Flap

41 Chapter V Magic Tubes
41 The Dissolving Knot Tubes
The Handkerchief Changing Tube
Production Tubes
Tubes For Changing Links To Chain
Disappearing Sand
Passé-Passé Bottle And Glass
The Magic Lift
Vanishing Wine Glass

59 Chapter VI Wands Of Various Kinds
Disappearing Wand
Balancing Wand
Rising Wand
Magnetic Wand
A Wand That Falls To Pieces

67 Chapter VII Some Ways To Use Rope, Etc
The Gravity Ball
Mystical Matchboxes
Stretching A Rope
Cut And Restored Ribbon

76 Chapter VIII Miscellaneous Tricks
Mystifying Marbles
Multiplying Coin Tray
Supersonic Second Sight
Diminishing Match-Box
Silk Production Frame
Bottomless Tumbler
Spirit Writing Frame

87 Chapter IX Folding Tables To Make
A Simple Table That Folds Flat
A Small Four-Legged Table
A Large Folding Table

96 Chapter X Conclusion
General Hints And Tips
The Need For Looking After Your Apparatus
Some Miscellaneous Items To Acquire, Etc.