A must have addition to the library of any professional or amateur restorer and conservator. Indeed a book that will be of assistance to anyone with an interest in antique furniture. After a brief history of furniture development it explains in easy to understand and practical terms the techniques required to repair and restore a variety of furniture types. Topics covered include: Dismantling and re-assembling furniture, repairing joints, splicing, colouring, polishing, veneering, marquetry and much more. Written by a restorer with a lifetime of experience working for both museums and private...

Full of easy to learn magic tricks, many of which can be done as soon as you know the secret. There are easy to follow instruction combined with with a mix of line drawings and photographs including detailed plans for any props that may be required. Also included are a number of interesting puzzles together with their solutions and some interesting facts about probability. Learn how to cut and restore a rope or penetrate coins through a table. Discover The Monty Hall Question or what happens if you cut a Mobius Band in half. Christmas and Birthday parties will never be the same.