Big Book of Magic Tricks

Big Book of Magic Tricks

Author: Karl Fulves

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0486282287

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Learn to do astounding tricks with cards, coins, rope; also, comedy magic, mental dexterity, more. Few props and little sleight of hand needed. "The best book yet on easy-to-do magic." — Martin Gardner. 247 illustrations.


101 Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks

101 Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks

Author: Bill Tarr

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-04-30

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0486139859

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DIVIllustrations, simple instructions for performing over 100 tricks, including The Inexhaustible Hat, The Chinese Rings, Steel Through Steel, Fingers That See, much more. /div


The Greatest Magician in the World

The Greatest Magician in the World

Author: Matt Edmondson

Publisher:

Published: 2019-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781684640256

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A showstopping quirky gift book for budding magicians, filled with mind-blowing removable magic tricks. Prepare to be amazed!Elliot is crazy about magic. It's all he talks about, all he thinks about, and even all he dreams about! And it's not surprising, because magic is in Elliot's blood. His great-grandfather had once been known as The Greatest Magician in the World and Elliot is desperate to follow in his footsteps. But it's hard when the only magic book in the library is missing half its pages, and there's no one around to teach you. But all that's about to change, when Elliot discovers a long-lost letter from his great-grandfather and embarks on a magical adventure that could change his life forever!Be bamboozled by the Mind-Reading Underpants Trick, or wowed with the Disappearing Object Trick! Written by former professional magician Matt Edmondson, The Greatest Magician in the World is an incredible interactive novelty gift book featuring a brilliantly witty and exciting quest story, a cast of personality-packed magicians and everything you need to perform seven jaw-dropping magic tricks. Abracadabra!


Magician's Magic

Magician's Magic

Author: Paul Curry

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-09-19

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 0486146715

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This book by a "magician's magician" discloses the secrets behind a collection of close-up marvels — including the author's "Out of the World," reputed to be the best card trick of the past century.


How Magicians Think

How Magicians Think

Author: Joshua Jay

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Published: 2021-09-28

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1523510919

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Professional magician Joshua Jay's (author of Magic: The Complete Course) brief and fascinating essays offer an inside look at how the very best magicians think about magic, how they practice and put together a show, what inspires them, and the psychology behind creating wonder and being tricked when we expect both, as well as why we seek magic in the first place.


Close-Up Magic Secrets

Close-Up Magic Secrets

Author: Diamond Jim Tyler

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2010-12-16

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0486478912

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"A professional performer presents tricks for magicians at every level of skill, especially novices. Intended for performances in bars, restaurants, and other close-up venues, these 29 routines include original tricks as well as tried-and-true crowd pleasers. Over 300 photographs illustrate clear instructions for illusions involving cards, money, fire, mind reading, and comedy"--


Magic in Theory

Magic in Theory

Author: Peter Lamont

Publisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1902806506

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A useful manual for any magician or curious spectator who wonders why the tricks seem so real, this guide examines the psychological aspects of a magician’s work. Exploring the ways in which human psychology plays into the methods of conjuring rather than focusing on the individual tricks alone, this explanation of the general principles of magic includes chapters on the use of misdirection, sleight of hand, and reconstruction, provides a better understanding of this ancient art, and offers a section on psychics that warns of their deceptive magic skills.


The Blackstone Book of Magic & Illusion

The Blackstone Book of Magic & Illusion

Author: Harry Blackstone

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781557044921

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Finally back in print, the complete Blackstone story and the history of magic from the 1920s to today. This much in-demand classic gift book contains over 250 photos & drawings exploring the complete Blackstone story and a vivid and varied appreciation of the history, science, and art of illusion and magic from ancient Egypt to vaudeville to Broadway, Las Vegas, and television. It contains 20 classic magic routines in detailed execution. Traces the history of magic, describes the acts of prominent magicians, and demonstrates some basic cup, card, and coin tricks.