This exhaustive collection of card tricks for novices is the perfect introduction to magic for the uninitiated. A glossary of conjuring terms and some contributions by well known magicians and members of the magic circle, including Col Ling Soo and Douglass Craggs, accompany a diverse collection of elementary and more challenging card tricks. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and explanatory diagrams. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding magician. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.