Using only simple and common household items — handkerchiefs, string, playing cards, coins, thimbles — the 127 magic acts in this fully illustrated guide will help young novices amaze family and friends. Includes classic number and table tricks, mind reading stunts, dice divinations, and more magical merriment. Dover (2008) slightly altered republication of The Real Book About Magic, Garden City Books, NY, 1951.
A Book of Magic for Young Magicians: The Secrets of Alkazar by Allan Zola Kronzek Simple instructions, diagrams for mastering such effects as passing coins through tables, cutting and restoring rope, much more; plus advice on presentation, patter, misdirection, and performance.
Games and Fun with Playing Cards by Joseph Leeming Here's a collection of 124 games, tricks, puzzles and stunts with cards that will provide hours of entertainment for all ages. 20 varieties of solitaire, old stand-bys, and lesser known games.