A great big wonderful book about a great big wonderful performer, and his tricks -- the late, the great Matt Schulien. A lifetime of fooling patrons at his bar made Matt one of the world's finest close up men.

It's all here in his book, illustrated with fine photographs and line drawings. Among the Schulien specialties included are his famous knife routine, sponges, cards and cigarettes, Crazy Poker Deal, Counting the Cards, Eating the Goldfish, Half in a Bottle, Mental Routine, etc. His gags and quick tricks are a bartender's delight - there is so much in this book for any close up man... over fifty effects. Includes a fascinating biography of this great man. Illustrated with 33 photographs from life showing tricks being done, 45 line drawings , large (8 1/2x11) pages, bound for easy study, studded with memorabilia, of the Schulien family.

168 pages - a beautiful book!