GILBERT-GILBERT'S TABLE MAGIC

Make coins vanish and reappear make handkerchiefs change color and make friends family and other audiences gasp with delight at your dazzling sleight-of-hand tricks. You can learn the secrets behind dozens of classic maneuvers from Alfred C. Gilbert a manufacturer of magic kits. The renowned toymaker shared his conjuring secrets in Gilbert Coin Tricks and Gilbert Handkerchief Magic. Published a century ago these two charming guides are now available in this new single-volume edition.Geared toward young readers Gilbert's Table Magic abounds in simple clearly illustrated instructions that provide insights into ageless entertainments. The tricks are divided into two classes: sleight-of-hand tricks that call for patience practice and determination; and a series of tricks that require practically no skill and that anyone can quickly learn. A treasury of tricks for every style of aspiring magician this book is ideal for both serious magic enthusiasts and more casual readers.