Author: Bill Tarr
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486139859
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
DIVIllustrations, simple instructions for performing over 100 tricks, including The Inexhaustible Hat, The Chinese Rings, Steel Through Steel, Fingers That See, much more. /div
101 Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks
Author: Bill Tarr
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486139859
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
DIVIllustrations, simple instructions for performing over 100 tricks, including The Inexhaustible Hat, The Chinese Rings, Steel Through Steel, Fingers That See, much more. /div
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486139859
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
DIVIllustrations, simple instructions for performing over 100 tricks, including The Inexhaustible Hat, The Chinese Rings, Steel Through Steel, Fingers That See, much more. /div
David Copperfield's History of Magic
Author: David Copperfield
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982112913
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
In this personal journey through a unique performing art, David Copperfield profiles some of the world's most groundbreaking magicians. From the sixteenth-century magistrate who wrote an early book on conjuring, to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her bare hands, David Copperfield's History of Magic takes you on a wild journey through the remarkable feats of some of the greatest magicians in history. The result is a sweeping tale that reveals how these astonishing performers were outsiders who used magic to escape class, challenge conventions, transform popular culture, explore the innermost workings of the human mind, and inspire scientific discovery. Their incredible stories are complemented by more than 100 never-before-seen photographs of artifacts from Copperfield's exclusive Museum of Magic, including a sixteenth-century manual on sleight-of-hand; Houdini's straitjackets, handcuffs, and water torture chamber; Dante's famous sawing-in-half apparatus; Alexander's high-tech turban that allowed him to read people's minds; and even some coins that may have magically passed through the hands of Abraham Lincoln. By the end of the book, you'll be sure to share Copperfield's passion for the power of magic. --
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982112913
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
In this personal journey through a unique performing art, David Copperfield profiles some of the world's most groundbreaking magicians. From the sixteenth-century magistrate who wrote an early book on conjuring, to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her bare hands, David Copperfield's History of Magic takes you on a wild journey through the remarkable feats of some of the greatest magicians in history. The result is a sweeping tale that reveals how these astonishing performers were outsiders who used magic to escape class, challenge conventions, transform popular culture, explore the innermost workings of the human mind, and inspire scientific discovery. Their incredible stories are complemented by more than 100 never-before-seen photographs of artifacts from Copperfield's exclusive Museum of Magic, including a sixteenth-century manual on sleight-of-hand; Houdini's straitjackets, handcuffs, and water torture chamber; Dante's famous sawing-in-half apparatus; Alexander's high-tech turban that allowed him to read people's minds; and even some coins that may have magically passed through the hands of Abraham Lincoln. By the end of the book, you'll be sure to share Copperfield's passion for the power of magic. --
Amazing Magic Tricks for Beginners
Author: Bryan Miles
Publisher: New Shoe Press
ISBN: 0760383715
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
With a little practice and this beginner’s guide, you will quickly be amazing your friends and family with your new sleight-of-hand craft. Being an accomplished magician definitely takes practice, but it starts with the right instruction. Amazing Magic Tricks for Beginners offers just the right level of foundational guidance in easy-to-follow, illustrated, step-by-step instruction. Whether it’s cards, coins, or magic boxes and hats, even the most inexperienced magic enthusiasts will be able to access the insider magic tips and performance advice taught in this book. Professional magician Bryan Miles from the world-renowned School of Magic presents: A guide to all the tools you will need to do everything from a simple card trick to tricks that use multiple props to execute The practical elements for executing a wide array of tricks, starting with the basics and including fresh takes on traditional tricks Performance skills such as distraction, sleight of hand, storytelling, and pace, which are the key to executing a convincing magic trick Amazing Magic Tricks for Beginners will give you the inspiration you need to create a magic show around every trick you perform. No matter which end of the spectrum your magic aspirations fall in, you will succeed in performing your tricks of choice with panache and leave your audience wondering how you did it. Always wanted to pull a coin out from behind an ear or pull the queen of hearts from a shuffled deck of 52 cards? This book will teach you what you need to know to be the magician you’ve always wanted to be!
Publisher: New Shoe Press
ISBN: 0760383715
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
With a little practice and this beginner’s guide, you will quickly be amazing your friends and family with your new sleight-of-hand craft. Being an accomplished magician definitely takes practice, but it starts with the right instruction. Amazing Magic Tricks for Beginners offers just the right level of foundational guidance in easy-to-follow, illustrated, step-by-step instruction. Whether it’s cards, coins, or magic boxes and hats, even the most inexperienced magic enthusiasts will be able to access the insider magic tips and performance advice taught in this book. Professional magician Bryan Miles from the world-renowned School of Magic presents: A guide to all the tools you will need to do everything from a simple card trick to tricks that use multiple props to execute The practical elements for executing a wide array of tricks, starting with the basics and including fresh takes on traditional tricks Performance skills such as distraction, sleight of hand, storytelling, and pace, which are the key to executing a convincing magic trick Amazing Magic Tricks for Beginners will give you the inspiration you need to create a magic show around every trick you perform. No matter which end of the spectrum your magic aspirations fall in, you will succeed in performing your tricks of choice with panache and leave your audience wondering how you did it. Always wanted to pull a coin out from behind an ear or pull the queen of hearts from a shuffled deck of 52 cards? This book will teach you what you need to know to be the magician you’ve always wanted to be!
Magic Tricks from the Tree House
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0449817903
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
With simple instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, and tips from Jack and Annie, Magic Tricks from the Tree House is perfect for fans of the bestselling chapter book series, magic, and fun! It's a book of magic tricks perfect for chapter book readers! When Jack and Annie went back in time to meet Houdini, they learned that the most famous magician of all time didn't use real magic at all. It was a trick! Now they've tracked down all the best, most fun, most tricky magic tricks and put them together in one book - so you to learn too! Tailor-made to teach kids how to wow friends and family in their very own magic show, this book also includes facts about famous magicians and famous tricks. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0449817903
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
With simple instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, and tips from Jack and Annie, Magic Tricks from the Tree House is perfect for fans of the bestselling chapter book series, magic, and fun! It's a book of magic tricks perfect for chapter book readers! When Jack and Annie went back in time to meet Houdini, they learned that the most famous magician of all time didn't use real magic at all. It was a trick! Now they've tracked down all the best, most fun, most tricky magic tricks and put them together in one book - so you to learn too! Tailor-made to teach kids how to wow friends and family in their very own magic show, this book also includes facts about famous magicians and famous tricks. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Real Magic
Author: Ash Magic
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1761043927
Category : Attention-deficit-disordered children
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Magic is making the impossible possible. And there are tons of tips and tricks in this book, but the REAL MAGIC is finding the good vibes every day in everything you do! Australian magician and TikTok star Ash Magic is here to turn your frown upside down with his unique blend of magic, positivity and lifestyle content. Find out how he overcame challenges, including anxiety and ADHD, to become a world-class stage performer and online sensation. Pick up Real Magic for personal photos and anecdotes, never-before-shared insights into Ash's story and the philosophy behind his success. Read about how to recreate Ash's magic tricks and learn how to bring his good-vibes mindset into YOUR life. If you know where (and how) to look, real magic is out there and opportunities are just around the corner! Real Magic is the kind of fun, positive lift we all need right now - for Ash Magic fans and anyone who needs a little bit of sunshine in their lives!
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1761043927
Category : Attention-deficit-disordered children
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Magic is making the impossible possible. And there are tons of tips and tricks in this book, but the REAL MAGIC is finding the good vibes every day in everything you do! Australian magician and TikTok star Ash Magic is here to turn your frown upside down with his unique blend of magic, positivity and lifestyle content. Find out how he overcame challenges, including anxiety and ADHD, to become a world-class stage performer and online sensation. Pick up Real Magic for personal photos and anecdotes, never-before-shared insights into Ash's story and the philosophy behind his success. Read about how to recreate Ash's magic tricks and learn how to bring his good-vibes mindset into YOUR life. If you know where (and how) to look, real magic is out there and opportunities are just around the corner! Real Magic is the kind of fun, positive lift we all need right now - for Ash Magic fans and anyone who needs a little bit of sunshine in their lives!
Big Book of Magic Tricks
Author: Karl Fulves
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486170772
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
"The best book yet on easy-to-do magic." — Martin Gardner Amaze friends, astonish your family, and fascinate any audience by infallibly dealing a royal flush, correctly predicting the outcome of the World Series, unmasking a psychic fraud, and performing a host of other dazzling deceptions. You can do it with the help of this book, one of the best guides to magic tricks that don't require long hours of practice or elaborate preparation. You'll find invaluable techniques — clearly demonstrated with abundant illustrations — for accomplishing magical feats with cards, coins, rope, comedy magic, mental displays of dexterity and much more, as well as expert advice for practicing psychological misdirection and dramatic presentation. Although the tricks in this book require little in the way of props, sleight of hand or a high degree of skill, the effects they produce are astounding. Novices especially will find Big Book of Magic Tricks a wonderful introduction to the art of conjuring but the book is crammed with so much choice new information that even professional magicians can learn something. "This book is quality — the tricks are effective, the methods ingenious, and the advice Fulves gives on presenting the tricks properly is excellent." — Robert Dike Blair
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486170772
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
"The best book yet on easy-to-do magic." — Martin Gardner Amaze friends, astonish your family, and fascinate any audience by infallibly dealing a royal flush, correctly predicting the outcome of the World Series, unmasking a psychic fraud, and performing a host of other dazzling deceptions. You can do it with the help of this book, one of the best guides to magic tricks that don't require long hours of practice or elaborate preparation. You'll find invaluable techniques — clearly demonstrated with abundant illustrations — for accomplishing magical feats with cards, coins, rope, comedy magic, mental displays of dexterity and much more, as well as expert advice for practicing psychological misdirection and dramatic presentation. Although the tricks in this book require little in the way of props, sleight of hand or a high degree of skill, the effects they produce are astounding. Novices especially will find Big Book of Magic Tricks a wonderful introduction to the art of conjuring but the book is crammed with so much choice new information that even professional magicians can learn something. "This book is quality — the tricks are effective, the methods ingenious, and the advice Fulves gives on presenting the tricks properly is excellent." — Robert Dike Blair
Easy-to-Master Mental Magic
Author: James L Clark
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486479544
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Learn to read minds, conduct hypnosis, and predict the future! Instead of employing visual magic, the tricks in this book help aspiring performers exercise mental powers that seem downright supernatural. A seasoned magician shares his professional secrets throughout 15 psychological illusions, which include magic squares, stacked decks, thought transmissions, and other feints.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486479544
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Learn to read minds, conduct hypnosis, and predict the future! Instead of employing visual magic, the tricks in this book help aspiring performers exercise mental powers that seem downright supernatural. A seasoned magician shares his professional secrets throughout 15 psychological illusions, which include magic squares, stacked decks, thought transmissions, and other feints.
Simple Magic Tricks
Author: Jon Allen
Publisher: Hamlyn
ISBN: 9780600625056
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With this book, you can learn over 70 impressive magic tricks quickly and easily and impress your friends and families. You will need only your hands, your confidence and a few everyday objects such as pens, paper, coins and cards. With no difficult sleights of hand to learn and no special equipment necessary, this book is simply pure magic!
Publisher: Hamlyn
ISBN: 9780600625056
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With this book, you can learn over 70 impressive magic tricks quickly and easily and impress your friends and families. You will need only your hands, your confidence and a few everyday objects such as pens, paper, coins and cards. With no difficult sleights of hand to learn and no special equipment necessary, this book is simply pure magic!
Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic
Author: Mark Anthony Wilson
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 9780762414550
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The ultimate book of magic for kids from a world-famous magician, complete with photographs for easy to follow instructions. From one of the world's premier practitioners of classic magic, with years of experience instructing younger readers in the magical arts, comes this new revision of his complete guide to learning and performing fantastic feats of prestidigitation. Acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times as "the text that young magicians swear by," it's full of step-by-step instructions. More than 2,000 illustrations provide the know-how behind 300 techniques, from basic card tricks to advanced levitation, along with advice on planning and staging a professional-quality magic show.
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 9780762414550
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The ultimate book of magic for kids from a world-famous magician, complete with photographs for easy to follow instructions. From one of the world's premier practitioners of classic magic, with years of experience instructing younger readers in the magical arts, comes this new revision of his complete guide to learning and performing fantastic feats of prestidigitation. Acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times as "the text that young magicians swear by," it's full of step-by-step instructions. More than 2,000 illustrations provide the know-how behind 300 techniques, from basic card tricks to advanced levitation, along with advice on planning and staging a professional-quality magic show.
Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks for Children
Author: Karl Fulves
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486276139
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Text and diagrams explain easy-to-do magic tricks which utilize common objects such as coins, rubber bands, and string.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486276139
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Text and diagrams explain easy-to-do magic tricks which utilize common objects such as coins, rubber bands, and string.