Wade, John: Teach Yourself Magic Tricks ©1992 John Wade, Hodder & Stoughton Softcover, perfect-bound, 5"x7.75", 96 pages ©1997 NTC Publishing Grouop ISBN: 0844239305

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Comments: 70 Illustrations by Ken Rolf. Part of a "Teach Yourself" series.

Contents (courtesy Dietrich Keller, magicbooks.be, page numbers for Chapters):

7 Introduction
Two simple tricks
Some magic terms

11 A Short History of Deception
The roots of magic
The art of the magician
Modern magic

23 The World of Illusion
Approaching magic
Presentation
Showmanship
Misdirection

31 Magic for Small Parties
Compass For People With No Sense Of Direction
Making A Needle Float On A Glass Of Water
How Many Pins?
An Optical Illusion
Boomerang!
Magnetic Matchsticks?
The Great Paper Clip Mystery
A Basic Coin Vanish
Where Does The Money Go?
How Did It Get There?
A Magical Calculator
What Is Your Friend's Age?
Walking Through A Playing Card
Losing A Key

46 Card Tricks
Using Cards
The Four Burglars
The Push Through Mystery
Abracadabra
The Great Diamond Mystery
The Stacked Pack
One Way Pack
Some Basic Sleight Of Hand With Cards
A Telepathic Insect
A Telephone Card Trick

60 Platform Magic
The Conjuror's Table
Glass Vanish
Out Of A Hat
It's Quicker By Tube
A Rope Cut
Who Is The Mug?
Rope Release
Soft Glass ? Hard Silk
Blow Me Down!
Saying Goodbye

75 Stage Shows and Large Illusions
Stage Illusions
How To Produce An Assistant
A Sack Escape
A Black Art Show
Summary

83 Putting an Act Together
Routining
A Sample Act
Music
Making Magic Work In Your Job
Self- Confidence

89 Further Information
Joining a society
Useful Addresses

95 Further Reading