Publisher's Synopsis
Written by America's most famous card and coin manipulator, The Art of Magic is not for the beginner, but rather for the advanced amateur and the professional magician who seeks to climb the ladder of magical excellence.
Contained in this work are the secrets to no less than 122 effects, all containing principles and applications which are limited only by the reader's imagination.
Downs shares the secrets of his internationally-famous "Miser's Dream" coin production, provides advice on prop construction, and detailed instructions for the slight-of-hand techniques with coins, cards, billiard balls, eggs and other everyday items for which he became renown.
This masterpiece of magic instruction is a must-have for any serious magician.
This edition has been completely reset and contains all the original illustrations.
