OOP Device and Illusion by Jim Steinmeyer (book) ESTATE

Device and Illusion by Jim Steinmeyer, this is the 1997 reprint, brand new in Shrink Wrap

Jim Steinmeyer’s first book on stage illusions, containing 9 surprising and deceptive illusions and 6 stand-up effects for magicians.

In each case, the emphasis is on presentation and practicality, with diagrams and dimensions so the effects can be constructed in workshops.

Device and Illusion has been acclaimed as a valuable and important collection of effects, and many of the illusions in the book have been featured by professional magicians.

Contents (from book ToC):

5 Acknowledgements
7 About the Author
9 Introduction

13 Houdini’s Rope
21 Neon
31 Perforation
43 The Artist’s Daydream
53 India Rubber
61 Through a One Inch-Hole
71 Small Packages
81 Hot Air
93 The Lady in the Puzzle

107 Six Routines
107 The Two-Sided Triangle
109 Knot Unexpected: cut and restored rope with gimmicked knife
112 Black Confetti
117 Needles: East Indian Needle Trick
119 San Fernando Monte
123 Smoke and Fire: signed bill to lit cigar

131 In Conclusion: developing and performing magic

• Publisher: Hahne
• Pages: 134
• Location: Burbank, CA, USA
• Dimensions: 8″x9″
• Binding: hardbound