This book comprises a practical treatise on the art of conjuring with cards, including detailed instructions and handy tips on mastering a variety of baffling card tricks. Complete easy-to-follow instructions and simple illustrations, this text is ideal for the novice magician and is not to be missed. The chapters of this text include: 'Introduction', 'Principles of Sleight of Hand', 'Sleight of Hand Tricks', 'Tricks Performed without the Aid of Sleight of Hand', 'Tricks with Special Cards and Apparatus', and 'Conclusion'. We are proudly republishing this antique text here complete with a new introduction on card tricks.