Many classic pieces are explained like the Vanishing Bird Cage, Chinese Linking Rings, Rope Magic, the Rising Cards, the Ring and the Rose, the Devilish Watch, and many more. Of much more value though are the lines between the lines; Sharpe was one of the top performers of his day and if you really read the words he writes in this book he is teaching much more than just a string of routines, he’s imbuing you with lessons learned from decades of successful performing experience.