THE INTRICATE WEB OF DECEPTION (2001) rev. ed.

"Whit Haydn developed his knife routine titled, The Intricate Web of Distraction, in the late 1970's. He has performed it hundreds of times in every possible performance venue, from the trade show floor to the Close-up Gallery of the Magic Castle. The routine was originally released to the magic community in 1989, It has now been revised and updated.

"Whit's routine is simple and direct. A white knife is removed from the left pants pocket. The spectators examine it. The knife vanishes and reappears in the pocket. The magician now claims that he can make the knife vanish from his right hand under impossible conditions. This he does by creating an Intricate Web of Distraction. The knife changes from white to black. The white knife appears in the left hand. The knives change places several times. Finally, the magician does as promised and the white knife vanishes from the right hand.

is a large, 64 page volume, in perfect binding, with a plastic coated, two color board cover. It contains 62 illustrations, most of them unique mirror photographs of Dr. Merrill's hands, showing

both what the audience sees and what the performer see. The book represents the work of a lifetime, and it is bound to become a classic. If you have ever saw Dale Merrill

demonstrate the knives at a convention, you require no convincing. And, if you didn't see him work, you really missed something. And he told all in this big book. Not only does he explain the basic moves, but also gives many fine effects and routines that have never before been in print. And he discusses all aspects of his art including the psychology of knife effects.

The Haydn book is in MINT condition. As can be seen in the photo, the cover to the Merrill Book is NOT in MINT condition. It is a bit worn and has a number in pen in the top corner. Inside is all clean.