This is volume IV of Jean Hugard's fantastic handbook âCard Manipulationsâ, 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 â 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: âThe Gambler's Top Palmâ, âThe Change Over Palmâ, âWith Small Packet of Cards Onlyâ, âWith the Pack in Handâ, âNew Top Changeâ, âReplacing Palmed Cardsâ, âUsing a Tableâ, âOn Bottom Deckâ, etc. Other notable works by this author include: âShow Stoppers with Cardsâ (1948), âRoyal Road to Card Magicâ (1948), and âHoudini's 'Unmasking': Fact Vs. Fictionâ (1957). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this classic volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on card manipulation.