Modern Magic by Professor Hoffmann (17th edition)
This was the first English-language book to shift from merely revealing trick secrets to thoroughly teaching performance techniques. Featuring detailed explanations of card and coin tricks, mechanical devices, and stage illusions, it quickly became a bestseller and inspired a wave of similar works from competing publishers.
Most magicians have a copy somewhere and this is mine. I love the dustcover image
This was the first English-language book to shift from merely revealing trick secrets to thoroughly teaching performance techniques. Featuring detailed explanations of card and coin tricks, mechanical devices, and stage illusions, it quickly became a bestseller and inspired a wave of similar works from competing publishers.
Most magicians have a copy somewhere and this is mine. I love the dustcover image
This was the first English-language book to shift from merely revealing trick secrets to thoroughly teaching performance techniques. Featuring detailed explanations of card and coin tricks, mechanical devices, and stage illusions, it quickly became a bestseller and inspired a wave of similar works from competing publishers.
Most magicians have a copy somewhere and this is mine. I love the dustcover image