Here are the real secrets of thread work. This book was originally published by the Berlin Magic Circle, and in England it was sold and recommended by Ken Brooke. If you are prepared to spend the time learning some of the material in these pages you will have miracles at your fingertips.
One routine for the floating cigarette was used by a young close up entertainer to win the close up competition at the Magic Circle a few years ago. This book also contains a special bonus: the full routine for Mike Danata's Floating Golden Stick. This is the best book on the subject still.