{"product_id":"the-new-magician-s-manual-by-walter-gibson-dover","title":"The New Magician’s Manual by Walter Gibson - Dover","description":"\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lbabPd_e\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAgQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe New Magician’s Manual, written by prolific magic author and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shadow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creator Walter B. Gibson and kept in print as an accessible reprint by Dover Publications, is an interactive, foundational handbook designed to take novice performers step-by-step into the world of theatrical illusionism. Covering dozens of fully explained, low-sleight routines using everyday items like coins, matches, safety pins, and playing cards, the book spans table magic, mentalism, impromptu tricks, and advice on staging a complete act. Its defining feature is a dedicated section of heavy-stock, cut-out cardboard inserts at the back, allowing readers to assemble their own functional DIY props, gaffs, and trick apparatus. Blending clear step-by-step instructions, abundant line illustrations, and practical showmanship guidance, Dover’s edition remains a beloved entry point for aspiring amateurs and a nostalgic classic for magic history enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863287038011,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/56CA16A3-7398-4F9C-B743-75F172DC8A3A.jpg?v=1784988261","url":"https:\/\/hillcountrymagic.com\/products\/the-new-magician-s-manual-by-walter-gibson-dover","provider":"hillcountrymagic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}