I recently wrote and published a biography of Horace Goldin, titled “Life.. dull it ‘ain’t!” This was avidly read by a great many collectors, historians, and by those in the magical fraternity who enjoy a good story, especially where it concerns such a great and famous magician. However, the greater number of magicians only buy books which contain material, which they can in fact learn, build and use. So I have made this “companion volume” as much for the benefit of the “what’s in it for me” crowd as for those who have more open minds. You know my views? They coincide with those of the late George Bernard Shaw, who, when asked what he thought of the trunk-escape, performed by “Murray”, said to a reporter: “I find the MAN more interesting than the TRICK!”
However, I feel that this little volume as rich as it is in material, the very best of the so many effects originated or improved by the brilliant Goldin, will of interest to every kind of magical reader.

Should you be inspired to seek more infor- mation about one of the all-time-greats, I recommend you to read the advertisement at the end of this book.