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Author
Series
Lemonade war series volume 5
Language
English
Description
"A magic show, card tricks, and a disappearing rabbit named Professor Hoffman--the Treski kids are at it again as they try to put on a show in the face of an approaching hurricane. But nothing prepares them for what blows into town next: their long-lost dad"--
Author
Series
Secret series volume 3
Language
English
Description
Cass's mom is kidnapped by sinister, blind chocolatier Señor Hugo. The ransom? the legendary Tuning Fork.
Author
Publisher
Carlton Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
It's magic--close-up, in-your-face magic, as taught by Britain's leading comedy conjurer. Zenon presents all his great tricks and illusions in an accessible jargon-free format that's well illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams. There's no skimping on important detail, and the book begins with the simplest tricks, so beginners can focus on entertainment rather than sleight-of-hand. As skills grow, novices can progress to card counting, predictions,...
Author
Publisher
Ebury Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
The secrets of the world's greatest illusions revealed! Learn clever tricks and daring deceptions! An indispensible guide for the home Magician! Beginning with instruction in simple sleights-of-hand, which may be mastered and performed by any amateur magician for the delight of their friends, The Book of Magic includes directions in the performance of more sophisticated illusions, and exposes the methods behind such famous feats as levitation, sawing...
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Amaze your friends with clever tricks using props you'll find on a dinner table. This book includes clear, step-by-step instructions for various simple tricks that you can do at the dinner table. Use the helpful tips and suggestions and, with paractice you'll soon be putting on a fantastic magic performance.
Author
Series
Magic misfits volume 1
Language
English
Description
When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. But like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy B.B. Bosso and his crew of crooked carnies arrive to steal anything and everything they can get their sticky fingers on. After a fateful encounter with the local purveyor of illusion, Dante Vernon, Carter teams up with five other like-minded illusionists. Together, using both teamwork...
Author
Publisher
Chambers Harrap
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
A secret world of illusion and deception is revealed by a member of The Magic Circle in Chambers Card Tricks. Some of the tricks work automatically with no use of sleight of hand and the sleights are easily mastered by following the simple instructions and illustrations. Budding magicians will be transformed into accomplished performers as if by magic!
Author
Publisher
RP Kids
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Professional magician Flom teaches kids how to perform 30 amazing magic tricks at the turn of a hat. Featuring step-by-step instructions and illustrations, this guide gives budding magicians all the tips they need in order to wow their friends and family"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Two renowned historians of stage magic team up to produce this definitive, engaging history of stage magic, from Ancient Egypt to David Copperfield. Fifty glorious illustrations throughout. This is the story of how conjurors managed to survive in a world of modern wonders. It is a history of unbelievable tales. Behind the tall tales is an extraordinary truth. If you read the standard history of magic, you learn that it begins in ancient Egypt, with...
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Featuring new art, step-by-step diagrams and tips from Jack and Annie, a chapter-book companion to the 50th Magic Tree House adventure outlines how to perform basic magic tricks and is complemented by engaging facts about famous historical magicians.
With simple instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, and tips from Jack and Annie, Magic Tricks from the Tree House is tailor-made to teach kids how to wow friends and family in their very own magic shows....
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Magic is the art of creating impossible effects that violate our expectations, games that conclude with the apparent transgression of natural law. As spectators, we find magic tricks-and the state of true cognitive dissonance that they create-tremendously provocative. Why is our brain caught by surprise? The human brain is a very advanced organ, its capacities highly adapted to our environment and lifestyle. But its capacities are not unlimited....
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