(England: 4th October 1906 - 1st December 1987)
Born Philip Craggs, brother of Douglas Craggs. Pro dealer (Witchcraft Magic, then Paul Clive & Co Ltd.) in, successively, London, Andover, and Blackpool 1935-1956-?
Wrote Card Tricks without Skill (1946, with 5,000 copies printed; 2nd ed 1949, 200pp; 3rd ed 1959, 264pp), a minor classic.
Hardcover in decent condition. This is the 2nd edition from 1947. For details on the contents see the digital edition, however, keep in mind that this second edition is missing a few items compared to the third edition which has been digitized.
Softcover in decent condition with some stains and rubbing on the cover. This is the 3rd edition from 1959. For details on the contents see the digital edition.
This collection of card tricks is really wonderful with very nice routines and simple effects. It is surprising that this book has not seen more attention and is hardly known. Take a look. You will be surprised. One of those hidden gems. It has been described by others as a "minor classic".
This ebook covers both the first and expanded third edition.