A Book of Magic for Young Magicians by A.Z. Kronzek

"People have always been fascinated by magic" says author teacher and magician Allan Kronzek. In this entertaining how-to book prepared especially for young aspiring magicians he shows how to learn and perfect mystifying feats of illusion that will baffle any audience.

Simple directions and clearly drawn diagrams enable beginners to master a host of dazzling deceptions: passing objects through solid barriers cutting and restoring a length of rope card tricks featuring the "magnetic touch" and many more. Young magicians will also find complete directions for performing "The Spirit of Isis" a dramatic tour de force in which one figure seemingly becomes another.

Step-by-step instructions demonstrate each step of the learning process from understanding the effect to be achieved to successfully performing the trick itself. Mr. Kronzek a professional magician provides numerous helpful hints and secrets of the trade including how to misdirect the audience's attention practicing deception while handling props and equipment and how to develop a natural approach and smooth line of "patter.". With this book and a bit of practice young would-be magicians will soon be on their way to mastering a grab-bag full of tricks that will astonish and delight family and friends alike. 128 pages.

Reprint of The Secrets of Alkazar: A Book of Magic Four Winds Press New York 1980.