House of Mystery: The Magic Science of David P. Abbott

A note from Teller: This remarkable collection features fifty insightful essays by Teller, focusing on techniques, the psychology of magic, and presentation skills, along with his exclusive billet-switch method. The two-volume set showcases over 100 ingeniously crafted close-up, stage, and mentalism effects, alongside the complete works of David P. Abbott, including the iconic Book of Mysteries, Behind the Scenes with the Mediums, and previously unpublished writings. Additionally, Abbott’s essays exploring the life and enigmas of illusionist Joseffy are enriched with biographies by Jim Steinmeyer and poet Carl Sandburg.