The first deck-like book that is an illustrated history of magic

written in a clear

The legendary Bruce Cervon starts off with a beautifully routined piece of magic where a borrowed handkerchief is clearly seen to be burned

It is impossible to remove the ring from inside the lantern unless the lower chain is removed

and all can be examined

World's Greatest Magic: Silk Magic Vol. 1 - (DVD) Zack The first deck-like book thatHandkerchiefs have been a part of the magician's arsenal at least since the 1500s but it wasn't until the mid 1800s that handkerchiefs made of silk made their appearance as magical apparatus. The first recorded use of silk handkerchiefs in the literature of magic was by none other than Robert Houdin for a vanishing handkerchief routine (which also coincided with his invention of the first pull.) The first full routine using silks was performed by de