The art of pretend magic dates back to remotest antiquity. It has been known under various names, such as 'White Magic', 'Conjuring', 'Natural Magic', and 'Prestidigitation'. This text contains a detailed guide to such tricks, including clear and concise explanations of all the well-known illusions, as well as many original ones. Complete with simple illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this text is ideal for the amateur and constitutes a valuable addition to collections of magic trick literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Introduction', 'Principles of Sleight of Hand Applicable to Small Objects', 'Tricks with Coins', 'Tricks with Handkerchiefs', 'Tricks with Balls', 'Hat Tricks', 'Anti-Spiritualistic Tricks', 'After Dinner Tricks', 'Miscellaneous Tricks', 'Stage Tricks', and 'Shadowgraphy'. We are proud to republish this antique text here complete with a new introduction on magic tricks.