This is the greatest collection of small magic ever assembled by legendary thinker and writer Martin Gardner, with thousands of effects, stunts, gags, gimmicks, and more.

It is full of impromptu close-up magic that is within the skill level of just about anyone. But you are getting a lot more than you can even imagine:

►More than 1700 effects and stunts.
►1200 extra items compiled by Gardner.
►More than 2600 illustrations, including 900 explanatory drawings.
►Martin Gardner’s notes and annotations.
►40 Martin Gardner letters.
►Early Gardner magic booklets.
►Hundreds of vintage illustrations.
►Interviews with Martin Gardner.
►An extensive essay on the history of impromptu magic.
►A New introduction by Matin Gardner.
►Essays by Teller, John Fisher, and Mark Setteducati.
►Categorized and indexed for easy access.

First Edition. First Printing. Published by The Miracle Factory in 2015. 864-pages, 2,600+ illustrations, a 40-page color section, 10.25”x8.25” hard cover with dustjacket designed by the famed Jim Steranko.

“Martin Gardner was one of magic’s greatest prospectors, and this massive book is filled with treasure. Some of that is buried deep. But even if you opt for a cursory excavation, you’ll come up with a wealth of ideas – literally more than you can imagine.” …Max Maven

“There will never be a greater book in magic.” …John Fisher

“A really beautiful edition of a book that deserves to be called a classic. So many ideas to challenge and inspire us!” …Eugene Burger