RIGGS - The Man With the $1.98 Hands -The Magic of John Riggs,

Knockout mental magic fills one large chapter in this book. Stage magic fills another chapter including an easy and very effective newspaper tear. Three other chapters contain novel close up magic, coins, cards, cups and balls and various other close-up stunts. John Riggs, is a clever magical performer from Knoxville, Tennessee and this is his first full-fledged book of magic. All of John’s magic reflects his own unusual approach to magic. The effects are strong, and the methods, for the most part, are easy.

You may be familiar with previous Rigg's contributions in magazines such as the "Trapdoor" published by Steve Beam and elsewhere. This collection goes far beyond the previous offerings-it is much larger and the magic is outstanding!

Five Chapters!

Contents Include:

Chapter One: Close Up Magic - This chapter contains close-up magic with cups and balls, business cards, wand from the purse and the hilarious Mr. Jimmy

Solipsist Cup And Ball Routine
Further Thoughts On Cups And Balls
Sweet Mystery
Self-Working Rising Business Card
Anytime Wand From Purse
Mr. Jimmy
Mr. Jimmy Exposed

Chapter Two-Coins includes three practical coin effects suitable for many performing circumstances. Coins to the pocket is a highlight.

Coinfusion
Backfire Eagles
Coins To Pocket

Chapter Three-Card Magic - Presents a generous helping of card magic, which is top quality all the way. Several novel ideas are presented including an "Ambitious Card" routine with a totally blank deck.

Ambitious Card With A Blank Deck
The Cold Fold
Color Change Case With The Cold Fold
Other Ideas With The Cold Fold
File Card
Peek Case
Rising Card Handling
Mullica Wallet Idea
Corkscrew
The Centerfold Deal
Rollover Kings
The Double Cross
The Linking Cards

Chapter Four-Mental Magic - contains mental magic suitable for most performing circumstances including platform and stage. John Riggs is a competent mental performer and you'll be interested in his novel ideas.