Second Wind: A Book of Old Magic Made New

A charming book of classic routines, but with new modern twists.

James Alan
Second Wind: A Book of Old Magic Made New

Magic publishing—at least where tricks are concerned—is all about the new. We want to see the unpublished stuff.

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about the author
James Alan
James Alan is a busy professional magician, specializing in sleight of hand, and performing "Magic for Grownups." Despite a busy schedule, he still finds time to read plenty of magic books.
Toronto, Canada
Book ReviewReviewsAugust 2025