William secretly does the morning chores for each of his three good friends on their birthdays, and when his own birthday comes he finds himself rewarded.
Kids love magic. They love to see it, and they love to do it. Enter Joshua Jay, who started doing magic when he was 7 and was named champion at the World Magic Seminar (the Olympics of magic) by the time he was 16. His Big Magic for Little Hands is packed with 25 astonishing illusions for kids ages 7 and up. In other words, it’s sleight of hand for the small of hand. These are tricks that require little prep time and dexterity yet are guaranteed to deliver a big payoff. The large format, oversized ext, and black-and-white vintage-style illustrations make Big Magic particularly easy to follow and kid-friendly. Here’s how to levitate your sibling several feet off a bed. Escape Houdini-like from tightly bound ropes. There are also impromptu effects that can be performed anytime, anywhere, like Spook-Key, in which an antique key mysteriously rotates in your hand. Each easy-to-perform feat is clearly illustrated with step-by-step drawings and accompanied by insider tips. Joshua Jay is a master who guides his apprentices through every aspect of the magician’s art, from the first step—taking the Magician’s Oath—to how to minimize nervousness (Rule #1: Rehearse. A lot).
An entertaining and informative introduction to how ancient Egyptians practiced magic in their daily lives. In the ancient world, if you needed a love charm, wanted to contact your dead wife, or needed the ability to fly like a bird, the magicians of Egypt were the ones who could make it happen. In Ancient Egyptian Magic, Christina Riggs explores how the Egyptians thought about magic, who performed it and why, and also helps readers understand why we’ve come to think of ancient Egypt in such a mystical way. Readers will learn how to cure scorpion bites, discover why you might want to break the legs off your stuffed hippopotamus toy, and uncover whether mummies really can come back to life. Readers can also learn how to save a fortune on pregnancy tests—urinating on barley grains will answer that question— as well as how to use the next street parade to predict the future or ensure that an annoying neighbor gets his comeuppance. Was magic harmless fun, heartfelt hope, or something darker? Featuring demons, dream interpreters, the Book of the Dead, and illustrations from tomb paintings and papyrus scrolls, Riggs breathes new life into ancient magic and uses early texts and images to illuminate the distinctions between magic, religion, and medicine.
This provocative new play is about two brothers whose lives are worlds apart, but whose loyalty and love for each other creates a compelling, dramatic story. Freddy, a masseur, lives a simple hard working life, yet he develops a keen in-depth philosophy about the world around him.
Ever wondered how your favorite magicians perform their amazing card tricks? Wonder no more! Magic Hands reveals the closely kept trade secrets behind the most dazzling tricks. Beginning with the basics, then quickly moving to more advanced wizardry, this book teaches you how to wow your audience with impressive sleight of hand and showmanship that will soon rival the professionals.
Cody has magic hands! Do you? Written by a special educator this picture book explores self-stimulating behaviors (stimming) and engages young children in understanding and accepting everyone's unique differences. Stimming is the repetition of movements or sounds and is commonly associated with autism, but everyone stims in some way. Enjoy this fun and inclusive book about a boy who uses his magic hands to help him in his everyday life.
Edward Victor -- famous for his slight-of-hand effects -- offers more of his innermost secrets and shows exactly how to perform some of his greatest magic effects. Includes: cards, tapes, coins, silks, dice, salt, cigars, gloves, thimbles, matchboxes, billiard balls, more!
Charlotte was ready to take on the world--new apartment, new school, and maybe even a new love? Everything was falling together nicely. Fragile egos, jealousy, and wicked plans could bring an end to things though. Can her conviction, past experience, and maybe a bit of magic be enough to get her through it?
Shannon and her brother, Cliffy, argue over which game to play. Cliffy feels rejected when Shannon says she wants to play only with Molly, a new girl in the neighborhood. Later in the day, Cliffy falls off a swing and is injured. Both Shannon and Molly become concerned. Cliffys mother takes him and the girls to Dr. Lynns office. On the way, mom shows them how positive thoughts and touch can help Cliffy relax and benefit from the healing process. Healing Touch gives them tools to help. For more information on Healing Touch, go to www.HealingTouchProgram.com