Sleight of hand has entertained audiences the world over for centuries. Richard Jones, eminent member of the Magic Circle, shares his secrets and explains how to perform a host of easy-to-do but spectacular tricks using string, cards, coins, elastic bands and handkerchiefs. With practice, dexterity and a smattering of magicians patter , any reader should be able to perform extraordinary magic tricks and mind-reading feats to baffle audiences of all ages.