2016 Reprint of 1940 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The author conceived this work as a treatise on the fundamental principle, theory and practice of picking pockets for Magicians and others. Chapters cover: How to steal handkerchiefs, pens and watches from outer and inner breast pockets, how to steal sock suspenders and garters, how to steal from the hip pocket, how to steal from outer coat pockets and more.