Scarne's Magic Tricks

by John Scarne

Make broken objects whole, read minds, make objects vanish and reappear, induce a hypnotic trance — all these and many other classic maneuvers are within the grasp of aspiring magicians. One of the world's most famous practitioners reveals 200 masterful deceptions that can be performed without training or special equipment. Drawing both from his own extensive repertoire, John Scarne explains the secrets behind a tremendous variety of illusions that can be pulled off in any situation, from a large stage to a small room. His streamlined, simplified explanations reward a brief study with an impressive repertoire of tricks.

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1977

About the author

John Scarne was an American magician and book author who was particularly adept at playing card manipulation. He became known as an expert on cards and other games, and authored a number of popular books on cards, gambling, and related topics.