Build Your Own Illusions by Jim Sommers - Book

Jim Sommers (1934-2018) was a full time professional magician who specialized in illusions. Throughout his career he always used a few illusions in his show that he built himself. His philosophy in designing, building, and thinking about illusions is based on the presupposition that many magicians live in small apartments, drive small cars, and have to handle their props by themselves. The tricks in this book are designed to fit into the life-style of these magicians.  Contents: About Jim Sommers, Visible Sawing Thru, The Money Tree, The Dog's House, Boy to Rabbit, Suitcase to Table, Flying Carpet Plus, Poor Man's Flash Appearance, Tabouret,  Volkswagen Sword Basket, Cargo Cage Vanish, Flying Carpet ala Rigid Rope, The Girl in the Big Balloon, Hollywood Smoke Machine, Rickshaw Cremation, AltarClock Production,  Fred's Screen, Keyhole Illusion, Folding Glass Box, and Hardware Hinges for Escape Tricks. 88 pages, spiral bound. Fully Illustrated.