Wilson, Eric P.: The Art of Conjuring to Children ©1944 Eric P. Wilson Hardcover, no dj, 91 pages

Image courtesy Hawthorn Books, UK

Comments: Illustrated by Stanley F. Martin. A later edition combines this book with Bert Easley's Doing Magic for Youngsters into a single volume.

Contents (from book ToC):

7 Chapter I Foreword (Wm. G. Stickland, British Ring, I.B.M.)

8 Chapter II The Art of Conjuring to Children (and Adults)

13 Chapter III A Complete One Hour Programme for Childrens Shows
13 No. 1 The Wand and Silk
16 No. 2 The Bottle and Glass
20 No. 3 Cover
23 No. 4 Paper Bags
26 No. 5 Brer Rabbit
31 No. 6 At the Party
34 No. 7 Snowballs
37 No. 8 The Magical Barber
40 No. 9 Black and White
42 No. 10 Cinderella
46 No. 11 Christmas Eve

51 Chapter IV Reflections

52 Chapter V Hints on How to Make the Tricks

58 Chapter VI For Your Number 2 Programme
58 The Young Conjurer
60 The Man in the Moon
62 The Perfect Rabbit Production
66 Snowman and Father Christmas
69 Cissie the C.O.W.

73 Chapter VII Magical Gags
73 Boys Will Be Boys
75 What No Hair?
75 7 + 5 = ?
76 The Elongated Wand
79 Socks
80 What! Stung Again
81 An Egg Bag Tip
82 - The Paper Tree

83 Chapter VIII Engagements and Publicity Ideas
86 Chapter IX Hints: a few Do's and Dont's
90 Chapter X I Bow