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Books with author Peter Eldin

  • The Young Road Traveller's Handbook

    Peter. Eldin

    Hardcover (HAMLYN, Jan. 14, 1979)
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  • The Magic Handbook

    Peter Eldin

    Paperback (Aladdin, June 28, 1985)
    The deep, dark secrets of the world of magic are conjured up to bring out and encourage the young magician in everyone! Using inexpensive equipment and following easy, step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations, you can learn to fool your friends and family. Card tricks, fun ideas for a spectacular magic show and much more are all here in this elegant grab bag of tricks and treats! Including: Magic with money, mental magic, conjuring for children A complete introduction and history of magic Full color art and photography throughout Extensive bibliography Glossary of magical terms and index Information on magic dealers and societies
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  • Magic: Presenting the World's Greatest Magicians, Tricks, Illusions

    Peter Eldin

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1997)
    Step right up! Before your very eyes all the mysteries of magic are about to unfold in one astonishing book. From the earliest tricks performed for the Egyptian pharoahs and the legendary feats of Houdini to the contemporary, high-tech tricks of today's performers, such as David Copperfield, this beautifully illustrated book reveals all. Presto! Everything the magic fan wants to know is here: the history of magic, how magicians learn their craft, the great masters of magic, the classic tricks and props, and an A-Z guide to the world's greatest magicians, plus a helpful glossary and index.
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  • The Whizzkid's Handbook

    Peter Eldin

    Paperback (HarperCollins Publishers, May 28, 1980)
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  • The Great Box of Magic

    Peter Eldin

    Hardcover (B.E.S. Publishing, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Calling all budding magicians! Here's a fabulous kit to help you realize your magic dreams. Open up the box, take out your very own magic wand, lay out your tricks and props, and let the show begin! In the 48-page color book you'll find a great range of tricks to perform, complete with easy-to-follow instructions, tips on performing, and helpful, step-by-step illustrations.Includes a full-color book, magician's wand, 3 dice, deck of cards, ball and vase, magic coin box, and floating match cardPacked with feats of magic to perform with full instructions and step-by-step illustrationsStories of great magicians of the past to thrill and inspireSo get started! Set off on your journey of wonder, excitement, and fascination as you amaze and entertain your family and friends.
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  • Troll Student Handbook

    Peter Eldin

    Paperback (Troll, Jan. 1, 1997)
    A compendium of facts and information covers the Earth, animals, plants, science and technology, communication, the arts, history and customs, sports, and hobbies
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  • The Teenage Mutant Hero Turtle Joke Book

    Peter Eldin

    Hardcover (HarperCollins Publishers, Sept. 20, 1990)
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  • Mind Tricks

    Peter Eldin

    Library Binding (Copper Beech, Oct. 1, 2002)
    Describes how to use dice, cards, math, and clues from the audience to perform a variety of magic tricks that demonstrate mind reading.
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  • Magic With Cards

    Peter Eldin

    Library Binding (Copper Beech, March 1, 2002)
    An introduction to performing magic, with instructions for fifteen magic tricks using a deck of playing cards.
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  • The Secret Agent's Handbook

    Peter Eldin

    Paperback (HarperCollins Publishers, Oct. 25, 1984)
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  • Most Excellent: Magician Pb

    Peter Eldin

    Paperback (Copper Beech, April 18, 1996)
    Provides instructions for a variety of tricks, from walking through a brick wall to linking paper clips in space, and advice on making the necessary costume and props and presenting your act to an audience.
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  • Exotic Birds

    Peter Eldin

    Paperback (Top That! Publishing PLC, July 1, 2005)
    Each title is bursting with facts about fascinating creatures! To aid the learning process, there are over fifty colourful stickers included with each book, which children can match to the relevant bite-sized facts inside.