One of history's most acclaimed magicians provides clear and concise explanations of more than 100 tricks and illusions, including sleight of hand tips, coin and card tricks, and much more.

Alexander Herrmann (1844-1896) was the most successful member of a well-known 19th-century French family of stage magicians. After a three-year residence at London's Egyptian Hall, he toured the United States, South America, Europe, and Russia, where he performed for the Czar's family.