Available from http://www.world-of-magic.co.uk <br />Jon Allen is a man of many talents he is a first place winner in close-up magic at both the International Brotherhood of Magicians and The Magic Circle. He is also the creator of The Silent Treatment one of the best-selling and most innovative stand-up magic effects marketed in the last decade. And he is one of the busiest magicians in the United Kingdom. <br />For the first time ever Jon Allen is tipping his most prized routines and ideas-fifty effects packed into more than 200 pages of polished performance-ready magic. More than 400 photos are included to make your learning experience a pleasurable one. Written with the inimitable style and wit of John Lovick this important book will challenge and delight any lover of magic. <br />Learn the brand of magic that Seinfelds Jason Alexander called Brilliant <br />Jons full Competition Act including a solid two-foot cigarette from jacket and the show-stopping borrowed ring in sealed party popper. <br />Freddys Dead Jons devastating version of Professors Nightmare brings many new developments to this classic plot suitable for close-up or stand-up. <br />The Wedding Trick destined to become the definitive wedding trick for happy couples around the world. <br />A full rubber band routine finally a routine to showcase all the best effects possible with elastic bands. <br />Schrdingers Card Jons controversial card effect that leaves participants with an impossible object and a memory they will never forget. <br />And dozens more Youll learn five stand-up effects suitable for large crowds and even theater work-all of which pack in your pockets. <br />Within these covers you will learn professional routines honed over thousands of performances. And you will learn ways to improve the experience of magic for your audiences. <br />Pages 206 - Hardbound w/ Dust Jacket Photo-Illustrated