Scores of methods-previously known only to card experts-include passes, palming, false shuffles, false cuts, changes, crimps, jogs, reverses, rear palms and more. Altogether, 341 sleights and tricks. 318 illustrations show exact position of fingers and hands.

Over 100 tricks that can be done with any pack of cards-in their best professional versions. This rich collection has taught thousands of magicians how to perform dozens of eye-catching, yet really workable tricks. Over 200 illustrations. "Recommended."-Linking Ring.

Contents Include: The Overhand Shuffle - The Riffle Shuffle - Flourishes - The Glide - The Glimpse - The Key Card - The Palm - The Backslip - The Overhand Shuffle II - False Shuffles and Cuts - The Double Lift and Turnover - The Pass - Miscellaneous Flourishes - The Reverses - The Hindu Shuffle and Other Controls - The Classic Force - Top and Bottom Changes - Arrangements - Routines - Platform Tricks

Twenty-one original card effects plus 11 practical, simple sleights by two masters of the art of card magic.

Originally published in 1938, the revised edition of Jean Hugard's book on magic for small audiences presents such tricks as the "Cut and Restored Handkerchief," tricks with cigarettes and dollar bills, vesting and sleeving, and many more.

Contents Include: The Overhand Shuffle The Riffle Shuffle Flourishes The Glide The Glimpse The Key Card The Palm The Backslip The Overhand Shuffle II False Shuffles and Cuts The Double Lift and Turnover The Pass Miscellaneous Flourishes The Reverses The Hindu Shuffle and Other Controls The Classic Force Top and Bottom Changes Arrangements Routines Platform Tricks