Here are a devil's dozen effects, moves and miracles for the semi-professional that, for the most part, don't rely on external gimmicks.

It's one of those rare books that, the more you read it, the more you'll appreciate it.

Not written for the faint of heart. If you're after bold, professional magic, this is the book for you. (And yes, the title is a pun on H. G. Well's Outline of History. Kudos if you caught that.)

You'll find effects for close-up, platform and stage. The details are provided as if you were a trusted confidante of the author.

Partial Contents:

• Introduction
• The Spell of Color
- A mental effect with silks.
• Just Imagine
- A miraculous card effect.
• Sight Unseen
- Another fine card effect.
• Libation
- Boldly produce a glass of (real) wine.
• Turnabout
- Fools magicians.
• The Razor's Edge
- Threaded razor blades on thread.
• Location No. 1
- Card location.
• Up Devil!
- Card effect using the previous move.
• Me, Too!
- New method of the Invisible Pass.
• Pop-Up
- Impromptu thimble through handkerchief.
• A Deck Is Born
- Produce a full deck of cards from nothing.
• Location No. 2
- Card location.
• Cortini? Frascati? Cremation
- No-gimmick torn and restored paper strip.
• In Conclusion
• About the Author