Discover the Secrets of The Notebook

Deep within The Magic Circle in London lies a remarkable, long-lost notebook from the late 18th century, authored by an unknown magician. This extraordinary manuscript features over 81 unique card tricks, sleights, and techniques. Unlike other magic texts of its era, this book was crafted with the intent for magicians to study and master its contents, making many of its tricks surprisingly relevant to modern magic. Some of these timeless effects could easily be mistaken for contemporary creations!

Will Houstoun has meticulously transcribed the original, challenging handwriting, providing readers with facsimile copies of the pages. His additional notes enhance comprehension of the text, while biographies of the performers mentioned in The Notebook offer valuable context. A dedicated dating section reveals the characteristics that help estimate the completion date of this two-century-old, anonymously penned document.

“The entire project is a treat – an inexpensive adventure in time travel for any reader with some imagination and a passion for card magic and, perhaps, an interest in its history.” – Genii Magazine

“Card-trick aficionados and magic historians will be grateful that Will Houstoun has unearthed and published this centuries-old curiosity. Houstoun has done historians and card-magic lovers a great service by publishing The Notebook…” – MAGIC Magazine