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English
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"Joshua Jay, one of the world's most accomplished magicians, not only opens that door but brings us inside to reveal the artistry and obsessiveness, esoteric history, and long-whispered-about traditions of a subject shrouded in mystery. In 52 short, compulsively readable essays, Jay describes how he does it, whether it's through the making of illusions, the psychology behind them, or the way technology influences the world of magic. He considers the...
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Fly Guy volume 14
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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Fly Guy has learned a lot of new tricks, but when he shows off at dinner time he and Buzz get into trouble--though later they prove useful.
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Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
117 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A chapter-book companion to the fiftieth Magic Tree House adventure outlines how to perform basic magic tricks and is complemented by facts about famous historical magicians.
15) Vanishing tricks
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Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Teaches how to make everyday objects vanish and reappear using techniques like the paddle move and palming. Includes step-by-step instructions, picture diagrams, and performance tips"--Provided by publisher.
16) Pocket tricks
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Series
Publisher
QEB Pub
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
This volume explains how to perform simple magic tricks using items that are commonly in a person's pocket.
17) Close-up tricks
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"How magicians exploit the natural functioning of our brains to astonish and amaze us. How do magicians make us see the impossible? The Illusionist Brain takes you on an unforgettable journey through the inner workings of the human mind, revealing how magicians achieve their spectacular and seemingly impossible effects by interfering with your cognitive processes. Along the way, this lively and informative book provides a guided tour of modern neuroscience,...
20) Card tricks
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Easy-to-follow instructions explain how to find hidden cards, reveal four aces in a row, make a chosen card jump out of the pack and much, much more."--Cover [p. 4].
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