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I'm going on holiday! And I'm rather looking forward to it

And im going to treat myself to a nice new book of magic to take with me. But I'm not sure what to get!

Here's the criteria... It has to be smallish and full of magic that requires mainly a plain deck of cards, some coins, or other basics, but mainly ungimmicked...

If I didn't have them already, both John Carey's and John Bannon's new books would be ideal...

And suggestions as to what I can read while sipping a couple of cocktails on the beach would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Chris

Roberto Giobbi's book Confidences fits the bill. It's small and really easy to read. I wrote a review here: sutra449815.php

Some others I've really enjoyed which meet the criteria:
Woody Aragon's A Book In English
Ramon Roiboo's Thinking The Impossible
Mayhew by John Lovick (Although the sarcastic subtitle "What Women Want" might make it a bit embarrassing to read on the beach!)
John Guastaferro's One Degree

And you've probably already read this but just in case: John Bannon's Dear Mr Fantasy

For me, the most important criteria for a holiday book is that it feels conversational... Like you are sat on the beach having a chat with the author. All of the above felt that way to me. And they all also contain really incredible magic.

Let us know what you decide to go with and if it turns out to be good.

Cheers,

Sam

My favorite magic book is "Professional Secrets" by Geoffrey Durham.