This monograph surveys the career of one of the most influential magicians of the first half of the 20th century. Hugard became a professional magician in his native Australia before coming to America where he performed in many venues. He was the author, ghost writer or editor of nearly fifty books and pamphlets on magic, including Card Maniuplations, More Card Manipulations, Expert Card Technique, Modern Magic Manual and The Royal Road to Card Magic. He was also the founding editor of Hugard's Magic Monthly. Clothbound, 82 pages, illustrated, with color frontispiece. Limited, numbered edition.