Merrill’s Knife Book by R. D. Merrill – First Edition 1981 – Color Changing Knives Magic
First edition of Merrill’s Knife Book by R. D. Merrill, published in 1981 by Lee Jacobs Productions of Pomeroy, Ohio.
 
A specialized work devoted entirely to the classic Color Changing Knives plot and related pocketknife magic. Merrill covers routines, sleights, flourishes and moves, with the material illustrated by more than 50 photographs of his hands. The book also includes an introduction by Tommy Windsor, a bonus chapter by Al Cohen, and a bibliography of knife effects.
 
The book was promoted as the first English-language book devoted entirely to the Color Changing Knives and includes material appearing in print for the first time. It remains an interesting reference for performers and collectors of classic close-up and pocketknife magic.
 
CONDITION NOTES:  Overall in very good vintage condition. The covers show some minor surface, edge and handling wear consistent with age, while the binding remains intact and the interior pages are in very nice condition.