Gems of Mental Magic - John Brown Cook & Arthur Buckley - Joe Stevens Estate

Gems of Mental Magic is a classic in mentalism literature, co-authored by John Brown Cook (a prolific British magician and inventor known for his work in card and mental effects) and Arthur H. Buckley (an Australian-born master of sleight-of-hand and mental routines, celebrated for his innovative coin and card manipulations). Published in a limited run of just 125 copies, this self-published gem focuses on practical, entertaining mental effects suitable for stage, parlor, or close-up settings. Rather than dry theory, it delivers 33 complete routines emphasizing psychological forces, billet work, predictions, and audience interaction—designed to add variety and impact to any magician's act.

• Early Routines: Billet work and psychometry, e.g., "Pennies, Nickels and Dimes."

• Stage Mentalism: Predictions like "Newspaper Prediction" and "Astral Addition."

• With Assistant: Blindfold feats like "Psychic Vision."

• Comprehensive: 6 methods for reading messages, plus patter and presentation tips.

1947 HC 1stEd - No DJ - Toning on page edges and inner covers, Price Written on front flyleaf, Ex Libris stamp on front flyleaf "Ex Libris Ernie Heldman No G48RH670", Annotation stamps in margins throughout text does not interfere with readability - Good Cond