Magic Up Your Sleeve

Title

Magic Up Your Sleeve

Author

Helanie Becker

Type

J 793.8 BEC

Call Number

JP STR

ISBN

9781897349755

Have you ever wanted to make a coin disappear? Conjure up a ghost? Or read your friend’s mind? Using dozens of activities, the author shows how the world of magic manipulates simple scientific principles of illusion and perception to leave audiences baffled. Each mystifying trick has been tested and is clearly explained to provide quick results using a handful of common household materials.

Review

From simple switcheroo tricks to mind-boggling illusions, this book is the ultimate amateur magician’s handbook! With a few simple steps and items, impress your friends with different magic tricks! Also, while perfecting your craft, you will learn about the history, science and logic behind the trickery.

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Recommended by Chen Wanying, NLB librarian