This is an inexpensive set, and the books are wonderful. I was very pleasantly surprised by the tricks that are included, and I could easily put together a 15 minute show just from some of the material I've read in the books. If you know more advanced sleights, it just makes the plots better. I only give it 4 stars because the package does NOT come with the 3 coins as advertised - not a big deal if, like me, you have a ton of half dollars already, but just figured I'd put it out there.