TY - BOOK AU - Einhorn,Nicholas AU - Bricknell,Paul TI - The illustrated compendium of magic tricks: the complete step-by-step guide to magic, with more than 375 fun and simple-to-learn tricks SN - 9781780194349 AV - GV1547 .E467 2015 U1 - 793.8 PY - 2015///] CY - London PB - Southwater KW - Magic tricks KW - Technique KW - fast KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Handbooks and manuals KW - lcgft N1 - "All conjuring trick is simply explained in more than 2500 easy-to-follow clear photographs."; Includes index; History of mystery -- Close-up magic -- Card magic -- Money magic -- Match magic -- String and rope magic -- Silk, thimble and paper magic -- Party tricks -- Stunts and puzzles -- Mind magic -- Optical illusions -- Stand-up magic -- Stage illusions -- Putting on a show; Adult N2 - Magic is a fabulous form of entertainment, both on a professional basis and in the home. This comprehensive book contains more than 375 tricks, ranging from card, money and mind magic, optical illusions and close-up magic to puzzles, party tricks and stand-up and stage illusions. More than 2500 step-by-step photographs reveal all the skills you need, and close-up secret views show how the illusions are performed, with tips on preparation and patter enabling you to achieve a polished performance. Whether you are a keen novice or want to expand your repertoire, this inspiring book will enable you to confound and amaze friends and family ER -