Eugene Burger’s “Series of Evocative Essays” that he hopes will, “Challenge ou, cause you to stop and reflect upon your own magic, inspire you to practice and rehearse, and, in the process, improve your own close-up magic performances.” Contents: About the WritingsForeword by Channing PollockGroundworkWhat Is Close-Up Magic?The Main RoadThe Bert Allerton Aspirin Tin RoutineHandsMaking Cigarettes DisappearThe Pivot VanishUp the NoseUsing A Cigarette Pull A Question of Character Uncle Geek Three-Card Monte As A Magical Entertainment Magic Lectures Rosini’s Double Reverse Conversation at the Airport The Animated Matchbox Performing for Magicians Stealing Spirit Candle in the Bottle Books Sylvia’s Cards: An Excursion into Bizarre Magick Negative Thought The Haunted Pack Questions and Answers on the Haunted Pack Daydreaming and Imagination An Imaginary Conversation with Eugene Burger A Final Examination Pages 134 – Hard Bound
