Available again at long last is this work by the elusive J. Stewart Smith, presenting more of his mystifying card effects, accomplished without knuckle-busting sleight of hand.

The author was something of an enigma, eschewing public performances in favor of fooling magicians and mentalists at magic conventions. After a process of continual refinements from demonstrating his effects under the critical eyes of magicians, he would assemble a small number of his latest creations and issue them in small, limited-edition booklets.

To say that his books are hard to come by is a gross understatement. This is a shame, since the magic is priceless. It deserves to be enjoyed by a new generation of performers and audiences.

Smith was a firm believer that effective magic must be easily followed and tell a story. The eleven effects presented here are fine examples of this credo.

No difficult sleights are required. All moves and subtleties are well-explained.

CONTENTS:
An Unexpected Coincidence - A Spectator's Feat - Follow the Black Queens - A Four Card Interchange - Four Queens in Unseen Motion - The Same Card - Some Thoughts on The Ambitious Card (2 effects) - The Inseparable Sevens (3 effects)

"Mr. Smith's routining is clever, naturally convincing and well thought out." (John J. Crimmins, Jr.) "We've tried all the effects and, as usual, have a favorite: A four card transposition called 'Queens in Unseen Motion'." (Sid Lorraine) "Smith's tricks are wonderful. His technique is a return to the disciplined approach to magic." (Harris Solomon)

Magic World expanded reprint of the 1960 first, limited edition. Includes two new chapters and important edits and updates; completely reset in new type.