Phantom of the Card Table, Critical Edition by Edward McGire, Lorie Piper and Maxwell Pritchard - Book

Explore the story of Walter Scott, the card expert whose private 1930 New York City exhibition astonished the magicians who saw it. Phantom of the Card Table, Critical Edition brings Edward McGuire’s sought-after typescript together with newly published photographs and extensive notes.

Read about Scott’s work and the history surrounding the typescript, then compare this edition with other known typescripts and published versions. It offers card magic enthusiasts a richly documented book for careful study.

• Critical notes: More than 1,300 notes by Lori Pieper and Maxwell Pritchard explain differences between this version and later editions.
• Newly published material: Cardini’s original 1930s photographs appear alongside additional articles and photographs from private meetings.
• Fold-out photo pages: Two fold-out pages present Cardini’s step-by-step photographs together, so you can view them while the text is open.
• Study-friendly format: The 8½ × 11-inch book is designed to lie flat for reading and reference.
• Fine book details: Full-color offset printing on archival natural stock, sewn signatures, a supple leather-feel cover with blind burnishing and foil stamping, and a ribbon bookmark make this a considered addition to a magic library.

From the account of Scott’s legendary meeting with McGuire to Cardini’s photographs and the careful editorial comparisons, this edition gives you a deeper view of an important chapter in card magic history. Keep it close for an unhurried study session with the book open flat beside you.