Catalog of Magic by Marvin Kaye - Book

Are you a beginning magician? A veteran wizard? Or simply curious to know what goes on behind the conjurer's curtain?

In the CATALOG OF MAGIC a professional magician takes you backstage for advice on how to buy and perform over 250 commercial tricks. Each trick explained in this book is ranked by difficulty, with a wide range for every level of magician - including a
special designation for children's tricks. There are tips on showmanship and presentation aimed at preserving the effect of illusion on techniques such as:

SUSPENSIONS,

LEVITATIONS,

ANIMATION OF OBJECTS

MIND READING AND RELATED EFFECTS

ESCAPES AND PENETRATIONS

DANGER AND TORTURE TRICKS

The CATALOG OF MAGIC features guidelines for buying magic tricks and apparatus, scoring each trick for quality of workmanship and dollar value, with a listing of magicians' accessories and additional reading sources. Here is the complete guide to the magician's world: a consumer handbook for the professional or amateur, as well as
an intriguing behind-the-scenes look for anyone fascinated by magic.