Games, Puzzles, Magic from Old Books and Such, LLC

"In this book, Ottokar Fischer…exposes hundreds of magic effects as produced by professionals, by amateurs and by the Fakirs of India. He explains the secrets of magical apparatus; illusion effects of the past and the present; feats of dexterity and skill; fakes, gimmicks and other secret accessories; vest-pocket magic, mathematical and sleight-of-hand card tricks; mind reading, clairvoyance and telepathy; illusions,… Read more about this item

The Complete Book of Games is a basic reference book covering the rules and regulations for over 1500 games, including athletic games, party games, card games and children's games. Illustrated with over one hundred diagrams the book is divided into multiple books: Book I – Card Games, Book II – Other Special Equipment Indoor Games, Book III – Party Games… Read more about this item

With black border and debossed decorative designs on the hardbound cover and spine, and with title in gold gilt both on the spine and cover, there is also a jester in gold gilt standing on a black cub to the cover. All are bright with no rubbing. Brown cloth boards have numerous areas of wear: the top and bottom of… Read more about this item