Modern Chemical Magic - John Lippy, Jr

Originally published years ago in, this is primarily a book of magic tricks using chemicals. There are chapters on Chemical Magic with Liquids; Luminous Paints; Dry Ice; Invisible Inks; Luminous Inks; Flash Paper; Fire Magic; Fire Eating; Magic with Slates; Chemical Cocktails; Chemical Stunts; Professional Magic; Chemical Jokes and Novelties. The pyrotechnic chapter (Fire Magic) includes colored fires and flames; starting a fire with water and ice; an exploding hammer; serpents'' eggs; snakes; burning ice; self-lighting candles; candles won''t stay lit; lighting a cigarette with ice and more. A fascinating book full of fun stuff for everybody. 164 pages. 

USED, paperback, 164 pages