A book which is full of clever tricks requiring minimal props, with which to baffle and impress an audience. It gives tips on using coins, silk scarves, playing cards, top hats, ropes, food and matchsticks, and there are many new tricks as well as variations on the old ones. In addition there is advice on stagecraft suggesting how to give an act that extra sparkle and panache. Step-by-step colour illustrations are given to show how to perform the tricks.