In 2009, Texas magician Diamond Jim Tyler released a pocket-sized compendium of bar bets, stunts, and magic tricks.  That collection was called Bamboozlers.  The contents were impressive enough for none other than Martin Gardner to write the introduction to the book.

Now Diamond Jim is back with the second installment in a proposed series of these diminutive digests of deceptions.

In Bamboozlers Volume Two, 75 feats, tricks, and practical jokes are described in a playful, easy-to-digest manner.  This time around, Tom Mullica has written the introduction.  The same charming illustrations and design that tied together the prequel were used for this little book, too.

Personal favorites in the collection include a fantastic credit card swiping gag, the old floor nickel gag (in which a coin is apparently nailed to your forehead and removed), and a number of the one-liners that you'll either love or hate.  I'm in the former camp.  The same can be said for much of the material in the book; you'll undoubtedly spot gems you'll love and others you'll never use.  But the ones that do go into your repertoire of off-the-cuffers will serve you well and might win you a few drinks, too.

Bound in a brown faux leather with silver stamping, with silver-edged pages and a ribbon bookmark, the production values on this little gem are high.

Diamond Jim Tyler is to be commended for compiling this cogent, concise collection of cunning conceits fit for any conman or conjurer.  Congrats!