As a beginner in magic I had little idea of what was required in the entertaining of children, and, watching more experienced performers, it seemed that a children's show was merely an adult programme shown to children, with little in the way of "byplay", which has become a recognised ingredient in juvenile programmes.
At first, it was a case of trial and error, learning by mistakes, until at a later period I was able to increase my knowledge of the subject, through reading books, magazines, and attending lectures.
It is unfortunate that when an effect or routine is seen in print, it does not convey its real potentiality, and because of this, is sometimes overlooked.
The ideas in this book are practical, straightforward in working, simple in construction, and, above all, entertaining. Some of them are favourites, which I have used in my programme for many years.
