The Complete Illustrated Book of Card Magic by Walter Gibson 1st edition 1969 ESTATE

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ESTATE Book itself is in very good condition; Dust Jacket is in poor condition.

Unlock the foundational secrets of professional card mechanics with The Complete Illustrated Book of Card Magic by Walter B. Gibson (1st Edition, 1969). Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc., this massive, 454-page blue buckram hardbound volume stands as a definitive encyclopedia in performing arts and magic literature. Authored by the legendary Walter Brown Gibson—famed creator of The Shadow and a close confidant to master illusionists like Harry Houdini—this collectible text systematically strips away the mystery behind elite card manipulation. For serious students, collectors, and mentalists searching for essential vintage magic books, this comprehensive manual bridges basic sleight of hand with advanced stage performance tactics.  

Maximize your technical precision using the book's extensive instructional photographs that reveal professional techniques in striking step-by-step detail. Gibson breaks down an expansive spectrum of effects, from self-working visual card tricks to complex misdirection strategies, false shuffles, card controls, and pristine forces. Whether you want to master close-up magic fundamentals or acquire a highly sought-after first-edition text complete with its iconic black, green, and white dust jacket, this book remains a vital training guide. Elevate your performance strategy and invest in The Complete Illustrated Book of Card Magic to absorb timeless card handling secrets directly from one of magic history's most prolific authors.