Details: Written by Joe Berg, David Avadon, and Eric Lewis. Illustrated by Eric C. Lewis and Tom Jorgenson. A much sought after work on the life and magic created by or released by noted 20th century magic dealer and performer Joe Berg. Includes a chapter on the Okito/Bamberg material marketed by Mr. Berg and much varied magic. Pictures and Illustrations throughout.

Contents (Chapters from Book ToC):

7 Author’s Introduction (Joe Berg)

15 Tributes: a few words from some of Joe’s many friends

21 Chapter One Looking Back with Joe (David Avadon)

47 Chapter Two Shop Talk (David Avadon)

55 Chapter Three Quick Thoughts

59 Chapter Four Routining Joe’s Way

73 Chapter Five Comedy

79 Chapter Six Close-Up Magic

113 Chapter Seven Cigarette Magic

125 Chapter Eight Coin Magic

139 Chapter Nine Trick Decks

165 Chapter Ten Card Tricks Using Apparatus

191 Chapter Eleven Card Tricks and Sleights

231 Chapter Twelve Mental Effects

245 Chapter Thirteen Silk/Rope Effects

265 Chapter Fourteen: Liquid Tricks

271 Chapter Fifteen Berg and Bamberg

283 Chapter Sixteen Stage Magic

299 Chapter Seventeen Pictures and Letters

315 Bibliography (David Avadon): of Joe’s works