The Leprechaun Phenomena

How can a printed object disappear from the printed page? From Sam Loyd’s “Get Off the Earth” disc to Pat Lyons’ “The Vanishing Leprechaun,” vanishing puzzles have fascinated magicians and puzzle experts alike. The Leprechaun Phenomena explores the history, science, and mathematics behind this intriguing magic effect, with a deeply researched look at “geometric vanishes.”

Discover more than 400 vanishing puzzles created or used by luminaries including Mac King, Paul Daniels, David Regal, David Copperfield, Max Maven, Mel Stover, Ali Bongo, Wittus Witt, and many more. The collection includes geometric vanishes from Sweden, Japan, England, France, Germany, the U.S., and elsewhere, along with rare, one-of-a-kind variations and instructions for creating your own.

The Leprechaun Phenomena is 434 pages, hardcover, and full color.