Every Trick in the Book
Every Trick in the Book

Author: Charlie Dancey

Publisher: Squeeze Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 749

ISBN-13: 9781906069070

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Leading circus skills author Charlie Dancey has spent over 20 years compiling this book of the world's coolest tricks, from unicycles to levitation, and vanishing coins to lion-taming.

The Complete Juggler
The Complete Juggler

Author: Dave Finnigan

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 574

ISBN-13: 9780961552107

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BOOKLIST--4/1/87: "Juggling, says Dave Finnigan, is a 'physically & mentally relaxing form of recreation which can help you to discover & nurture your innate coordination.' Finnigan offers this engaging guide for anyone who is interested in improving manual dexterity, who longs to be the life of every party, or who has simply always wanted to ape the feats of nimble-fingered circus perfomers. With reassuring enthusiasm, the author takes readers through a passel of juggling routines in step-by-step fashion, from advanced three ball juggling, to feats involving balls, clubs & rings, & on to the ever-popular plate-spinning. Appended material proffers advice on teaching juggling, making money at the art, juggling & health, & more. A SUREFIRE ITEM FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES EVERYWHERE." To order call Jugglebug 1-800-523-1776.

Dreams on Film
Dreams on Film

Author: Leslie Halpern

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2010-06-28

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780786480760

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Films with dream sequences, or a dreamlike quality, allow directors to create their own rules of logic and nature to meet a variety of artistic needs. For instance, an opening dream immediately establishes what a character is feeling; a later dream--or series of them--provides viewers with a glimpse of the climax, and a concluding dream ties up loose ends. (In real life, of course, dreams do not occur at such convenient times or serve such useful purposes.) This book explores why science is lost or distorted in the process of representing dreams on film and why audiences prefer this figurative truth of art over the literal truth of science. Part One discusses changes in form and considers the history of dream theory. Additionally, the physiology of sleeping and dreaming, dream structure, sleep deprivation, dreams under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and waking up, as depicted on film, are examined. Part Two investigates changes in content, and delves into the psychology of sleeping and dreaming, dream interpretation, altered states of consciousness, visions and prophecies, dreams as wish fulfillment, sex and death, nightmares, and reality versus illusion. The author uses theories by Freud, Jung, and current experts in her analyses of dream sequences and their use in film.

The Mutt
The Mutt

Author: Rodney Mullen

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2004-07-20

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0060556188

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At age six, Rodney Mullen was the family misfit who had to wear braces to straighten out his pigeon-toed feet. But by age fourteen, he was a world-champion skateboarder -- and for the next decade lost only one contest. Now, for the first time, Rodney tells the incredible story of his ascent to fame as the number one nerd in a sport where anarchy is often encouraged. Rodney learned to skate by himself on the family farm, his only company the wandering cows. As a teenager he traveled the world for demonstrations, invented the flatground ollie -- a trick that laid the foundation for modern street skating -- and in ten years garnered thirty-five world skating titles. While acing skateboard contests Rodney also earned straight A's in school, but his father forced him to abandon his fame and the fortune he could make from the sport he loved. Rodney was unable to stop for very long though, even after freestyle skating went out of fashion and the skateboarding world abandoned him. He adapted to street skating and eventually became one of the most innovative and influential skaters of all time. It's all here: everything from his eating and sleeping disorders to his comical experiences with loan sharks, occult-obsessed relatives, and the FBI. The Mutt is a look at Rodney's strange journey from penniless skateboarder to millionaire.

Magic For Dummies
Magic For Dummies

Author: David Pogue

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1998-08-14

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 0764551019

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You don’t need a white tiger, expensive props, or hours of preparation to do magic. With a little practice, some clever misdirection (which lays at the heart of all magic tricks), and showmanship, you can surprise family, friends, and coworkers using a few everyday items! If you’re looking to saw a beautiful women in half or make buildings disappear, we’re sorry, but this book isn’t you. But if you want to act out little miracles that you can perform on the spur of the moment with items that are usually within reach, then Magic For Dummies can show you how. Magic For Dummies features more than 90 easy-to-perform deceptions, illusions, and sleights of hand for any event or occasion. You’ll discover how to perform entertaining card tricks, coin tricks, disappearing acts, as well as the always-popular mind reading trick. You’ll even see how easy it is to make money disappear as well as melt a saltshaker! Chock-full of show-stopping tricks, Magic For Dummies will: Get you started with easy-to-learn magic tricks Let you turn a restaurant into a your stage with tricks that include utensils, mugs, and even food Show you how to use a deck of cards to perform endless magic tricks Make you the life of the party with tricks such as “Call This Number,” “The Strength Test,” and “The Phantom Photo” Get you out of tough situations by giving you ten things to say when things go wrong Filled with photos, patter, and presentation tips for every trick in the book, Magic For Dummies offers a great opportunity to become familiar with some of the coolest magic tricks ever performed. With the help of author David Pogue and the stunning tricks contributed by thirty-five of America’s top professional magicians, you’ll be leaving your friends, family, and coworkers spellbound at your mastery of the mystical arts.

Mind-Blowing Magic Tricks for Everyone
Mind-Blowing Magic Tricks for Everyone

Author: Oscar Owen

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-11-30

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1510765778

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"The ultimate guide to mastering the art of magic." —Business Insider "A must-have for any aspiring magician." —Mashable Learn to perform 50 unbelievable magic tricks that will impress and astonish any audience! Features QR codes with links to trick videos for easy learning and visual aid! This delightful book reveals some of magic's best-kept secrets, showing you step-by-step exactly how the tricks are done from multiple angles. Learn easy-yet-mystifying card tricks, awe-inspiring coin tricks, mentalism tricks for reading someone's mind, deceptive bets, and amazing visual tricks that you can do with everyday objects, including how to: Make a pen disappear Levitate a dollar Send a cup through a table Tear a napkin and restore it to its original state Put a need through a balloon without popping it Crack an apple open with your bare hands And more! In addition to these jaw-dropping tricks, this book provides readers with: QR Codes with trick videos for visual aid Practice and performance tips Jokes to use when performing Additional resources And more! Ultimately, by the end of this book not only will you know fifty mind-blowing magic tricks, but you will also know exactly how to perform them confidently. The book is the perfect gift for aspiring magicians or anyone who wants to impress their family and friends!

Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks for Children
Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks for Children

Author: Karl Fulves

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1993-06-23

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0486276139

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Text and diagrams explain easy-to-do magic tricks which utilize common objects such as coins, rubber bands, and string.