Dust Jacket:  N/A
Cover: Softcover, Moderate Wear
Pages:  Clean
 
This compilation remains one of the definitive references for rope magic, offering over 150 individual tricks with meticulous visual guidance:
 
Tricks Covered: Includes classics such as Loop the Loop, Jamison's Severed Rope, The Tarbell Rope Mystery, The Encore Rope Trick, Eddie Clever’s Triple Cut Routine, Bachelor’s Needle, among others
 
Organization: The material is organized by type—knots, penetrations, cut-and-restored effects, puzzles—enhanced by a thorough index that awards easy navigation
 
Illustrations: Over 500 line illustrations support the step‑by‑step instructions, clarifying complex hand and rope maneuvers
 
Abbott’s Encyclopedia stands as one of the most complete and enduring references on rope magic ever published—a reputation earned by its comprehensive scope and clarity.
 
Stewart James, a prolific and respected compiler in magic literature, ensures the content spans both time-honored standards and lesser-known variations
 
Many magicians consider it a backbone reference for rope work—indispensable in any library serious about classic conjuring.