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From the introduction by Martin Gardner: With this distinguished background it is little wonder that his latest series of books, Top Secrets of Magic, of which this is the third, is a veritable treasure trove of material, clearly and simply explained, and displaying a remarkable knowledge of what has been done and is being done today in every branch of conjuring. The large clear photographs make the text delightfully easy to follow. Magicians throughout the world will look forward now to volume 4, then 5, and as many more as Jim will find time to write, for he is putting together a series of such scope that its volumes will surely find their places among the outstanding books of the century in the literature of the art. Introduction Preface 25. Aces on Parade Gold Medal Aces Alternate Procedures For Routine Architects Final Ace Routine Two Faced 26. A Couple of Rolling Bones 27. Meet Mr. Silkworm 28. The Word – First and Last 29. I Only Cheat A Little Jack Of All Squirts Possible Late Starters Kicker In The End 30. The Alger Boys Upsadaisy Thompson’s Discontented Card 31. The Right Spirit Gabbatha Pocket Seance 32. False Faces Oh, Well Specious Specie Silver Grass-Coppers Soft Wood Under Glass 33. Colorfusing Knife 34. Mr. Silkworm & Company 35. Entre Nous and You 36. Popo Ree T. T. T. Financial Nightmare Grains Of Mystery All-Star Backfield Tramp, Tramp, Tramp Look, Ma, No Wings!

1st edition 1968, 124 pages; PDF 149 pages.
word count: 61362 which is equivalent to 245 standard pages of text