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Xerox Education Publications
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Copyright © 1980 by David Ginn
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"Break the Toothpick" and "Vanishing Gem Clips" appeared
eartier in different forms in The Magic 13 by
David Ginn. Copyright © 1972 by David Ginn. "The
Mummy's Finger," "Tell The Teacher," and "Knot Without
Letting Go" all appeared eartier in very different
forms in the David Ginn book, 33 Easy Magic Tricks.
Copyright© 1975 by David Ginn. Both of these books
are permanently out of print. Material used by author's
permission. "Coin Gone," "Mind Reader at School,"
and "The Magic Banana" appeared in other forms in
Starting in Magic by David Ginn. Copyright © 1976 by
David Ginn. Used by author's permission.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. The author wishes to thank
the following people for help with this book: Bill Blackard
for the excellent drawings. Bev Bergeron ("Rebo") for
the Mark Wilson photo. Doug Henning for the Doug
Henning photo. Richard Huttner for the phone call and
confidence. Lynne Miller Ginn for typing the final manuscript.
And last, Autumn A. Ginn for being the baby,
and Mutty for being her own fox terrier self.

Dedicated
to
ALL THE CHILDREN
in the Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee,
and North Carolina schools
who have seen me perform-my magic
during the past eight years.
Thanks for your smiles, your laughter; and
your applause. You've helped to
light up my life!