The illustrated compendium of magic tricks : the complete step-by-step guide to magic, with more than 375 fun and simple-to-learn tricks / Nicholas Einhorn ; photography by Paul Bricknell.

By: Einhorn, Nicholas [author.]Contributor(s): Bricknell, Paul [illustrator.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: London : Southwater, [2015]Description: 512 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cmContent type: still image | text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781780194349; 178019434XOther title: Magic tricksSubject(s): Magic tricks -- Technique | Magic tricks -- Technique | Magic tricks | Magic tricks -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Magic tricks -- Technique | Magic tricks | Magic tricks -- Handbooks, manuals, etcGenre/Form: Handbooks and manuals. | Handbooks and manuals. DDC classification: 793.8 LOC classification: GV1547 | .E467 2015Other classification: GAM006000
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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"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.

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.

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