David Devant's illusions captivated thousands of audience members during his career working with the Maskelyne family. Towards the end of his performing life he published this book describing the methods behind many of his tricks and illusions with additional contributions from many of his fellow stage magicians. Contains many plates showing Devant's famous effects. 
 
Condition: Fair/poor, a good candidate for having rebound or for use as a reading copy. Spine cloth missing and boards worn with sticker remnants. Internal condition fairly clean, with some foxing.  
 
Binding: Hardback
Year: 1936
Publisher: Hutchinson & Co.
Pages: 288
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 21 X 13cm