There was one thing Tip wanted more than anything else - to learn how to play marbles well. Collectors will delight in Tip's marble-centric adventures; vintage marbles are discovered - including a sulphide, chinas and a "Realie" - Tip's real aggie shooter, He learns how to play gleaning wisdom from "The Great El-Mar" (a professional magician Tip is assistant to) - how to lag, how to put backspin on a shot, shooting with your back knuckles only on the ground for greater distance, etc. Numerous games among friends are recounted...then Tip goes on to win the marble championship!