Editor Leon Haines says, in the Introduction:

"Many of the current generation of performers, whether they be mentalists or magicians, have somehow missed this fine collection of effects from the fertile mind of Annemann. Not only are their working libraries incomplete by not having this book in residence, but their programs are lacking one or more of these fine presentation pieces. With the rerelease of this quintet of his mental mysteries, it is our hope that Theo Annemann’s brain children will find new life in the hands and minds of today’s generation of entertainers and their audiences."

The original cover price for this professional routine, when first released, was the equivalent of more than $88.00 in today's money.

Magic World revised edition includes three new chapters, plus additional added content.