This is a great book if you do platform magic and have an interest in building. I have bought many books that cost more than this gem, but I have built a number of effects from this book: Man-Eating Plant, Television comedy mind reading, a bunny box production and a neat jumbo card effect in a houlette. Most of the items can be made quite easily if you have a few woodworking tools and a bit of background. There are few exact dimensions but few are needed to build these items. This really is a great book, especially for the modest price. A must buy for anyone wanting to make their own props and who does birthday parties to full stage shows. Although called "Magic on Stage" the bulk of the effects will work just fine even in the living room....it is just that they are not typical props for closeup.