The Illustrated Compendium of Magic Tricks: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Magic, with More Than 375 Fun and Simple-to-Learn Tricks

ISBN: 178019434X

Author: Einhorn, Nicholas

Condition: New

Learn the secrets of conjuring tricks from the expert, shown in 2500 clear photographs. 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. A fully accessible guide to amazing conjuring tricks, including card magic, stage and optical illusions, stunts, puzzles, party and dinner table pranks, and much more Each trick is expertly described, enabling budding magicians to perform feats such as bending a knife, making money appear from thin air, cutting a person in two and dissolving a coin Gives details for how to put on a show, from invitations and costumes to ideas for how to link tricks together