Pretty Sneaky by Don Alan – Ireland Publications 1956 Vintage Magic Book
 
Original vintage copy of Pretty Sneaky by legendary close-up magician Don Alan, published by Ireland Publications of Chicago in 1956, under proprietors Jay and Frances Marshall.
 
This classic booklet contains a collection of Don Alan’s practical magic routines, ideas and handling, with material covering cards, coins, bills, close-up effects and other unusual pieces.
 
Contents include Four Jacks and the Bouncing Ball, Sneaky Card to Pocket, Wot Hoppend, The Tree, Pretty Sneaky Nudist Routine, Christine the Sneaky Duck, Flaming Ham Ping Chien, Sneaky Half Dollar in Bottle, Cut Out This Tomite, Ball Point Pen, Bits With Exploding Pellets, Bent Pins, Reading Palms, Flash String Ideas, Saddle Bags for Close-Up Workers, Life Savers and Your Quarter Stack, It’s a Small World, and more.
 
Don Alan became one of the most influential close-up and restaurant magicians of his era, and his straightforward, entertaining approach to magic influenced generations of performers. Early publications featuring his material remain collectible pieces of mid-century magic history.
 
CONDITION NOTES:  This example is in good vintage condition, showing expected wear from age and use. The covers have some edge and corner wear, light scuffing, small marks and discoloration. The interior pages show normal age toning but appear clean and quite presentable overall. There is a small handwritten mark on the upper corner of the back cover.
 
A nice original 1956 Ireland Publications edition and an excellent addition to a collection of Don Alan, Jay Marshall, Ireland Magic, or vintage close-up magic literature.