Physically, Routined Manipulation is a volume of 118 pages, printed on coated paper, illustrated with 167 photographic reproductions and line drawings, and bound in black fabrikoid with the title gold-stamped on the spine. Ganson's latest effort has the same characteristics which made his earlier one so useful to manipulators - excellence of material, thoroughness of treatment, attention to minute detail, clarity of exposition, and a great abundance of first-rate illustrations. Nor are they likely to be disappointed when the book comes into their hands, for Mr. Readers of Expert Manipulation of Playing Cards (an outstanding treatise, published a few years ago, on back-palming, fan-production, card-fanning, and other types of "showy" conjuring with cards) will be pleased to learn of the appearance of another book by the same author, and particularly one that bears the promising title Routined Manipulation. It includes presentation, dress and appearance, care of the hands, make up, stage setting, music, personality, lighting, a.s.o. And the essay "Presentation of Manipulation" is a must read for any magician. Many classic effects are described in detail. Each routine is clearly explained mostly with photos and some illustrations. This in combination with Routined Manipulation Part Two and Routined Manipulation Finale is one of the best magic books ever published. Routined Manipulation Part 1 by Lewis Ganson
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