The Chop Cup Book Mark Wilson 1979 1st Edition Rare Vintage Magic Illusion Book For Sale

Unlock the advanced secrets behind one of the most powerful close-up illusions in magic with The Chop Cup Book by legendary master illusionist Mark Wilson and contributor Alan Wakeling. Published in 1979 by Mark Wilson Publications, this uncommon vintage hardcover is the definitive literature track dedicated entirely to gaffed cups, magnetic loads, and smooth mechanical hand routines popularized by Al Wheatley (Chop Chop). Featuring a sleek black textured faux-leather hardboard exterior, the front panel is beautifully stamped with an ornate silver foil graphic of an intricate mechanical cup and key seal. Spanning 100 pages packed with clear step-by-step illustrations and a professional preface by Bruce Cervon, this scarce volume is an absolute must-have addition for serious stage magicians, mentalists, close-up sleight-of-hand artists, and vintage magic book collectors.

• Title: The Chop Cup Book
• Author: Mark Wilson & Alan Wakeling
• Preface: Bruce Cervon
• Publisher: Mark Wilson Publications (North Hollywood, CA)
• Publication Date: 1979
• Edition: First Edition (1st Printing / Scarce Out-Of-Print)
• Binding: Deluxe Decorative Hardcover Boards (Issued without a dust jacket)
• Page Count: 100 Pages with explicit performance diagrams
• Genre: Magic History / Sleight of Hand Illusion / Stagecraft Instruction / Collectible Literature