First edition. Maroon cloth with gilt stamping on spine, pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated, 269 pages. Toning to the jacket spine, else in very good condition. A detailed exploration of Don Alan’s legendary close-up magic, this work not only teaches his signature tricks but reveals the deeper elements that made him exceptional—his psychology, presentation, and performance structure. It explains the principles behind his highly entertaining routines, including timing, audience management, and thematic flow, offering insight into why he became one of the most influential and widely imitated magicians of the 20th century.
