The Book of Magic is a treasure trove of magical illusions to be performed with playing cards, rope, rings handkerchiefs, banknotes and coins. Written by Bruce Smith, a professional magician and member of the Magic Circle, it tells you how to do a wealth of baffling and entertaining tricks, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. The Book of Magic offers and excellent grounding in the basics of magic, and offers you the opportunity to amaze your friends and family with a selection of convincing magic tricks.SynopsisOffers a grounding in the basics of magic, and provides the opportunity to amaze friends and family. This book includes 200 illustrations to help budding magicians.It also includes brief biographies of some of the great magicians and their classic tricks.