The perfect introduction to one of the fundamental branches of magic. Written for the amateur, but with material suitable for the performing pro. Magic with sponge balls has been popular with magicians of all skill levels for nearly 80 years. In this new publication, a plethora of prestidigitorial techniques for sponge ball tricks are explained and then applied to a variety of high-impact tricks. Here's what make sponge ball magic so strong: The magic happens in the spectators hands. Sponge balls are colorful and interesting props. The tricks can happen anywhere--on stage or close-up. Basics learned in this book can be applied to other branches of magic.