It is a hardback. But let me just warn you, that this book is not what you might think. It is a how-to for VERY unconvincing stage tricks. I was disappointed to find out that it is only full of ridiculous cheats and common sense cons that wouldnt impress anybody. Like hiding a pencil tip under your thumb nail to write things down on cards during "tricks". Or telling someone to write down a number from one to nine and you can figure out the number.. By watching the pencil eraser closely while they are writing, and giving your best guess. It has no cool or real information. I don't mean to be a downer, but i'd hate to see someone get bamboozled like i did. I hope this helps.

Is this an appropriate book for a Middle Schooler?

Honestly, I don't think so. The book is quite "dense" and is great for someone with good reading skills and some background. For a starter book at this level, I would suggest "Self Working Mental Magic" by Karl Fulves. This book contains many clever and killer effects that are readable and do-able by a middle school student, and would be an excellent stepping stone to the theory and effects of, what I would call, a textbook like "13 Steps". This comment is by a former middle school, now high school teacher, and, I must say, your question is a great one!

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🔮 Elevate your mind game with the ultimate mentalism bible!

DIVERSE MENTAL MAGIC TOOLS - Explore swami gimmicks, billets, blindfolds, and Q&A acts to elevate your performance.
COMPREHENSIVE ILLUSTRATED - 424 pages packed with detailed illustrations to bring every trick to life.
UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF MENTALISM - Master 13 essential techniques that form the backbone of mental magic.
JOIN THE ELITE MENTALIST COMMUNITY - Become part of a global network of magicians who swear by this bible.
TIMELESS CLASSIC FOR PROFESSIONALS - Learn from Tony Corinda’s legendary insights, trusted by mentalists worldwide.

Thirteen Steps To Mentalism by Tony Corinda is a definitive 424-page guidebook featuring 13 core mentalism techniques, fully illustrated for clarity. Revered as the essential manual for aspiring and professional mentalists, it covers a wide range of psychological magic tools including swami gimmicks, billets, and Q&A acts. With a 4.5-star rating from 239 reviews, this classic remains a must-have for anyone serious about mastering mental magic.

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ASIN	B00168B6QM
Customer reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (239)
Dimensions	21.84 x 14.48 x 3.05 cm
Edition	Second Edition
Item weight	318 g
Language	English
Print length	424 pages
Publication date	1 Jan. 1996
Publisher	Robbins Publications
Reading age	3 years and up

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