"This book is a perfect way to start off the new century. I have tried many of these routines in front of real people and can attest to their greatness. This book has something for everyone, whether you are a beginner or an accomplished sleight-of-hand magician!"--James Swain. In 1998, James Swain set out to write a book of card magic for the New Millennium. His idea was to present practical miracles and ground breaking new sleights designed for a lifetime of use. Many of Swains best routines would be included, including Departure, Metamorphosis and The Miracle Deck, as well as handlings of famous routines of other magicians. As the book was being written, Bill Malone was persuaded to contribute two miracles that are featured nightly in his act. And tricks would be added in the memory of Michael Skinner and Larry Jennings, including Swains handling of Jennings’ famous Chop Cup Routine, which has been the cornerstone of Swains formal close-up act for the last twenty-five years.