The mad genius of card magic, Theodore DeLand, created over 100 tricks between 1904 and 1915. He was famous for his ingenious invention of specially printed gimmicked cards and marked decks, which for the first time allowed everyone to perform amazing tricks with no sleight of hand.

Deland was among the most influential inventors of card magic in the 20th century, but his life has been a mystery for over 100 years. Diligent research has presented famed author Richard Kaufman with the opportunity to reveal DeLand’s deepest secrets, which led to his tragic end, in a book that combines magic with biography in a new way.

All of DeLand’s miracles are presented in this lavish 608-page full-color over-sized volume weighing 4,5 kilos. A full deck of gimmicked cards printed specially for this book is also included.