This is volume IV of Jean Hugard's fantastic handbook "Card Manipulations", which includes simple instructions for a variety of fantastic tricks. Card manipulation is an element of magical illusion concerning the creation of effects through sleight of hand techniques that involve playing cards. It is commonly, employed in magical performances, particularly in street magic. Jean Hugard (1872-1959) was an Australian professional magician. By the end of his life, he had gone blind, having lost sight in both eyes, as a result of cataract-removal operations. Despite his handicap, he continued his work with magic at his home in Brooklyn, New York. Contents include: "The Gambler's Top Palm", "The Change Over Palm", "With Small Packet of Cards Only", "With the Pack in Hand", "New Top Change", "Replacing Palmed Cards", "Using a Table", "On Bottom Deck", etc.
