This is Henning Nelms' important text on one of the most important aspects of magic; showmanship. This work is not just about magic tricks, but about presentation, theatrical techniques, how to focus attention, patter and routine ideas, and many other aspects of drama that make magic magic. This work is the "bible" so-to-speak to introduce the art of magic performance. Nelms was one of the most insightful theatre directors in magic, with in depth insight on the work of the actor as well as magic as an art. Its one thing to know how tricks work. Its a whole other thing to know how to perform them. If you haven't absorbed Nelms, you are probably missing out on the theatrical elements that will lift your magic to new heights. Highly recommended. 7101MM DOMAGICAN