This is one of a limited second edition run of 1000 hardbacks.
 
Publisher's description:
 
Alan Wakeling's acclaimed magic has for years been the "secret source" for leading professional magicians. His career featured stage magic, illusions, close-up and stand-up effects, including several complete acts. This book contains professional material developed by Wakeling and used by magicians. Fully illustrated, beautifully and clearly described, this book is a treasure for any aspiring magician. Just ask the magicians, designers, and producers of today, who continue to integrate Wakeling's routines into their acts. Such people include the authors of this book's brief introductions: Mark Wilson, Steve Dick, Don Bice, Mike Caveney, Norm Nielsen, Earl Nelson, Ricky Jay, and Channing Pollock.
 
Condition: Good, has some general wear and marking, corners of boards and head and tail of spine knocked, endpapers are wrinkles (almost certainly as-issued due to excessive glue in the binding process). 
 
Binding: Hardback
Year: 1998
Publisher: Hahne
Pages: 345
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 26 X 22cm