The Complete Illustrated Book of Close-up Magic by Walter Gibson 1980 1st edition ESTATE

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ESTATE Book itself is in very good condition; the dust jacket is in poor condition.

Master the art of intimate illusion with The Complete Illustrated Book of Close-up Magic by Walter B. Gibson (1st Edition, 1980). Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc., this authoritative 426-page hardbound volume is a holy grail for close-up magicians and vintage magic book collectors alike. Masterfully penned by Walter Gibson—the brilliant mind behind The Shadow pulp novels and confidant to history's greatest showmen—this definitive encyclopedia pulls back the curtain on professional manipulative magic. Featuring a premium black cloth binding with striking gold gilt spine stamping and a vibrant pictorial dust jacket, this landmark publication is designed to take aspiring prestidigitators from foundational sleights to performance-ready presentation strategies.  

Elevate your table magic repertoire using the book’s legendary step-by-step instructional photography that perfectly captures optimal angles, finger placements, and hidden mechanics. Gibson painstakingly details professional routines utilizing everyday objects, including pristine coin magic, cup and ball routines, thimbles, matchbox tricks, and classic sleight of hand. Beyond the technical mechanics, the text provides invaluable master-level insights into audience misdirection, timing, and suitable scripted dialogue for small crowds. Whether you are expanding your close-up performance library or searching for rare 1980 first-edition magic books, The Complete Illustrated Book of Close-up Magic remains a cornerstone instructional text for achieving flawless micro-magic execution.