Rink’s Magic from Holland edited by Hugh Miller - Printed in England by Harry Stanley 1st Ed. ESTATE

Description

ESTATE:Condition is Very Good, DJ is good

Rink’s Magic from Holland (compiled and edited by Hugh Miller, first published in 1968 by Harry Stanley and later reissued by Supreme Magic) is a classic text focusing on the practical, highly clever repertoire of the Dutch master magician Rink (Johan H. van Rinkhuyzen).  

Rink was a professional close-up worker and a 1955 FISM prize-winner in micro-magic. His material is characterized by clean handling, smart misdirection, and a distinct lack of over-complicated sleights, relying instead on solid psychology and subtle preparation.

Core Focus & Repertoire

The book spans 255 pages with extensive black-and-white illustrations and covers a diverse range of venues, including close-up, parlor, and full-stage routines.  

The material is generally organized into several core areas:

 Rope and Ring Magic: Rink is famous for his work with ropes, and the book heavily details his intricate, visual rope and ring penetrations, linking loops, and knot routines (such as his famous Color-Changing Knots and Sympathetic Ropes).  

 Close-Up and Cards: Practical card workers value his unique utility moves, including his handling of the Double Lift from the middle of the deck, alongside structured, highly visual Torn and Restored (T&R) card plots.  

 Mentalism and Parlor: Features audience-tested mentalism pieces, notably his specific handlings for a Slate Prediction and the classic Seven Keys to Baldpate plot.  

 Stage Magic and Illusions: Clever, deceptive mechanical routines using everyday or classic props, including the Chinese Rice Bowls, the Secret of the 7 Boxes, a Floating Vase, and a Floating Glass.  

The Style

What makes this book a hidden gem for vintage magic collectors and performers alike is its absolute focus on practicality. Rink designed his magic to be performed under real-world conditions for paying audiences. The routines offer a refreshing deviation from standard American or British handlings of the era, bringing a unique European flavor to classic plots.