I received my copy yesterday and I am very fascinated by what I've read so far. It's a great read
and I give it my highest recommendations. But there's something that new magicians, and anyone who
is not familiar with this course should know. It was a course from years ago. Meaning you bought the
course and you were sent all the apparatus needed to do the effects. You would be able to write Mr.
Tarbell and ask any questions. At the end, you would receive a diploma. It's no longer a live course
in that respect. You will not be able to perform some of the effects because the apparatus is
unavailable. The exception is common household items. There are some build-it-yourself effects too
that you will be able to do. Also, when he gives advice on how to get into the business and how much
to charge, you have to adapt it to modern times, specifically with pricing. None of this should
deter you from purchasing this large volume. Just want people to know what they are getting. But
there is still TONS of information that you will be able to use and there is a lot written on
theory, history, attitude, etc...If you have the money, get this. If you don't, start saving and
pick this up as soon as you can. You won't regret it.