There are books that every close-up magician will need to procure. Do not disregard beginnerīs books. I learned a great mentalism trick from Bruce Elliotīs The Best in Magic that I used for my IBM entrance exam that wowed the audience of wizened, crusty magicians who seem to know every trick in the book...as it were.
I highly suggest the following:
Jean Hugard and Frederic Braues Expert Card Technique
Jean Hugard The Royal Road to Card Magic
Jean Hugard Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
Karl Fulves Self-Working Card Magic
Bobos Modern Coin Magic
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