I was down in the only really good toy shop for miles – which just happens to be quite near where I live.  I always vow to make more of this stores, but whenever it’s gift buying time for others, it completely slips my mind.   Until this year that is.  I have a couple of early birthdays for men – middle aged men at that.  I recall seeing exactly the right kind of gift when I was making gift choices last time.  Magic card tricks and sleight of hand games – now thwe are fantastic fun, especially f you have an early birthday with all year to learn and perfect your craft by the time christmas makes it’s appaerance . . . .   I asked the assistant and she showed me an amazing range – form which I selected two from each sort.  I even had a hands on demonstration of how to perform one of the harder tricks!