Card Magic for Amateurs and Professionals by Bill Simon

Widely regarded as one of the most creative minds in card magic, Bill Simon was also an astonishing master of the medium. His inventiveness and expertise are fully evident in this book -- considered by magic authority Martin Gardner as one of the basic texts on card conjuring. In it Simon provides specialists and amateurs alike with the guidance they need to pefect a host of ingenious card tricks.

Helpful suggestions and nearly 100 detailed drawings show you how to execute the Instant Reverse, Three Queens Monte, The Ambitious Card, and many other sleights of hand. You'll also find a wealth of useful information on "the second deal," new tricks, interludes (quick tricks), shuffles, cuts, and more. Mr. Simon's expert advice on the importance of practice, manipulation, the art of presentation, audience participation, patter, and other topics will help you add polish and excitement to any performance.