Chapter titles include: "Performing Magic, " "Women in Magic, " "Books and Magazines, " "Collecting Magic, " "Showplaces of Magic, " "Clubs and Conventions, " "The Dealers, " and "A Short Dictionary of Magic."

Presents step-by-step instructions for hundreds of tricks and illusions.

Provides detailed instructions for a variety of simple magic tricks using elastic bands, coins, bills, cards, and other props, including preparation, what moves to make, and what to say while performing them

Suggests four groups of magic tricks tailored to specific audiences, and gives advice on making props, rehearsal, set up, and presentation