Pat > > I am trying to find some information about an author/conjurer - BAYLE ST > > JOHN late 1800's - early 1900's. He published a book in 1902 called " > > Amateur Conjuring: A Guide To Sleight Of Hand And Mechanical Magic" > > Any help much appreciated From the British Library Public Catalogue: Title: Amateur Conjuring. A guide to sleight of-hand and mechanical magic ... Illustrated. Main heading: SAINT JOHN. Bayle Publication details: pp. 86. Abel Heywood & Son: Manchester; E. W. Allen: London, [1904.] 8o. Shelfmark: Mic.A.12664(7) Notes: Microfilm. Made from a copy in the Bodleian Library And the full record from the Bodleian's own catalogue: Title Amateur conjuring, a guide to sleight of hand and mechanical magic. Author St. John, Bayle writer on conjuring. Publisher Manch. &c. [1904] Description cm.18 The BLPC also lists a lot of titles by an earlier Bayle Saint John - 1822-1859. Hope this helps Chris -- Chris Goddard Plymouth, U.K www.webrarian.co.uk