(9th April 1850 - 26th September 1910)
Born in England. Sports writer. Amateur magician. Learned from The Secret Out. Sachs became an Honorary Vice-President of the Magic Circle in 1906 and in 1907 became a Member of the Inner Magic Circle. He was a contributor to the pages of the Magic Circular.
This is an all time classic with 57 beautiful illustrations. It is one of the most complete books written on magic, because it teaches both stage and close-up magic (cards, coins, silks, cups and balls, etc.), technique, presentation, and all the peripheral skills necessary for great conjuring.
The official byline read: The standard texbook on how to become a magician. Sleight-of-hand..."I beg to say that it is far and away the very best work of its kind ever published" - Harry Kellar
"My den contains a large collection of books on magic, but none has a cover so worn as 'Sleight of Hand' by Edwin Sachs." - David Devant