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The magician shows a ring binder containing three separate sets of cards: one set shows dozens of different hats, another contains numerous facial expressions, and the last one shows a variety of mouths...

This trick, traditionally called "Karakuri Byobu" or "Obi Karakuri" (in English it is referred to as a type of flexagon) creates fascinating effects by making holes in a paper mechanism that makes pictures appear or change. This simple prop, which is made by combining three sheets of paper, is easy to handle and allows you to create an inexplicable series of magical changes. While the trick is easy to do, it will take some space to explain it.

A performer displays a cookie and a bottle, and the performer taps it on the bottom and side of the bottle. 1-2-3-CLINK! The cookie visibly penetrates the bottle and is now freely shown to be sealed inside. The cookie is then removed from the bottle and returned to the spectator for examination!

Warning! X-Rated magic ahead!

The magician displays two sponge balls at his fingertips.

One of the balls is held onto by the magician and the other is placed in a spectator's hand....

By A.V. Walsh.  Magic Dice. They stack up, vanish, appear, grow larger, shrink smaller, and act in general like they are alive. It's a trained circus with dice. This leading expert gives his all in this sensational book of acrobatic dice and magic dice. Explained so you can do it! Dozens of large, clear illustrations combined with a meticulous text reveal every detail.  32 pages.

By Jean Hugard. Herein Mr. Hugard has compiled a collection of close up effects with all information about this new line of magic. Most every magician of prominence at the present day is being featured in the new entertainment field: Cardini, Leipsig, Zingone, Vernon, Jarrow, Benson, Brooks, Swan, Martin, Thompson, Orloff, Larry Gray, Dave Allison, Haskell, Devant, Albenice, Carlyle, and many others. A book full of ideas for the close up worker. 57 pages well illustrated