Hawkesworth, Eric: Conjuring ©1971 Eric Hawkesworth, Faber and Faber, London Hardcover, w/dj, 5.5x8", 86 pages ©1984 Supreme Magic Co., England

Faber and Faber edition Image courtesy Tom Interval

Supreme Magic edition Image courtesy GfB, the Colchester Bookshop

Comments: How to make and perform new tricks and illusions. Illustrated by the author.

Contents: (courtesy Tom Interval):

11 Forward

13 A Complete Conjuring Act:
The Wobbly Pen
A Magical Balancing Stick
Stretching a Handkerchief
The Jumping Mouse
Parking Meter
Coin Wallet
The Magic Milk Bar

24 A Conjuror's Table: A portable table to exchange, vanish and produce

28 Magical Mind Reading:
The Power of Thought
Top of the Pops
A Newspaper Prediction

38 Picture Magic:
The Name Banner
My Dog Bonzo
The St. Christopher Trays

48 How to Make and Work a Talking Doll: An introduction to the art of ventriloquism

55 Conjuring with Letters and Numbers:
Lightning Cartoons
The Magic Square
Message from Below

63 The Magic of Escape:
Skull of the Pharaoh
The All-Change Escape Illusion
Totem Pole Escape

73 The Stage Illusionist:
A Double Box Illusion
Bowl of Water Production
The Phantom Fireman

83 Programmes for All Occasions: Routines to suit varying types of audience
Children's Party Show 30 Minutes
Annual Dinner Show Two 15-Minute Performances
Cabaret or Circus Show 20 Minutes
Community Concert 30 Minutes
A Full Stage Illusion Show 30 Minutes