Books with title The Magician and the Spirits

“Noyes makes history accessible and irresistible . . . Excellent.”* A century ago, the curious idea that spirits not only survive death but can be contacted on the “other side” was widespread. Psychic mediums led countless séances, claiming to connect the grieving with their lost relations through everything from frenzied trance writing to sticky expulsions of ectoplasm. The craze caught Harry Houdini’s attention. Well-known by then as most renowned magician and escape artist, he began to investigate these spiritual phenomena. Are ghosts real? Can we communicate with them? Catch them in photographs? Or are all mediums “flim-flammers,” employing tricks and illusions like Houdini himself? Peopled with odd and fascinating characters, Houdini’s gripping quest will excite readers’ universal wonderment with life, death, and the possibility of the Beyond. *School Library Journal, starred review of Ten Days a Madwoman

“Noyes makes history accessible and irresistible . . . Excellent.”* A century ago, the curious idea that spirits not only survive death but can be contacted on the “other side” was widespread. Psychic mediums led countless séances, claiming to connect the grieving with their lost relations through everything from frenzied trance writing to sticky expulsions of ectoplasm. The craze caught Harry Houdini’s attention. Well-known by then as most renowned magician and escape artist, he began to investigate these spiritual phenomena. Are ghosts real? Can we communicate with them? Catch them in photographs? Or are all mediums “flim-flammers,” employing tricks and illusions like Houdini himself? Peopled with odd and fascinating characters, Houdini’s gripping quest will excite readers’ universal wonderment with life, death, and the possibility of the Beyond. *School Library Journal, starred review of Ten Days a Madwoman

A feisty heroine who’d rather joust than sew seeks out her own adventures in these magical fairy tales for today’s young readers.The king is giving a party to cheer up the prince, so he sends Jane and her friend the dragon to find his missing magician. But what they find is a problem — a very wet and watery problem. Will the prince’s party be a washout? Or can Jane find a magical solution?

A mighty ruler discovers someone in his kingdom has more power than himself. But when the king sets out to destroy this fearsome enemy, a humble magician, the tables are turned, and an unexpected journey begins. In this beautifully illustrated story with a timeless message, a feared and cruel king learns of a wise magician in his kingdom who is rumored to be even more powerful than himself. The magician can predict the future, and even worse, he is more popular than the fearsome king. Jealous and insecure, the enraged king plots to destroy this “enemy.” But, being a magician, he has a trick up his sleeve that saves his own life and the king’s.With help from an unexpected friend, the king transforms from a feared and brutal monarch to a beloved leader. Enduring messages about the power of wisdom and compassion are conveyed in a classic storytelling style and outstanding, original artwork.

Ever since seeing a magician at a friend's birthday party, Max knew what he wanted to be. He begins learning and practicing magic tricks, he begins performing for friends and family. One day, Max sees a mysterious man watching him perform. This man turns out to be the world famous Marvello, the Magician. Marvello takes Max under his wing and begins teaching him the secrets of magic. Upon the death of Marvello's magical bunny, the two embark upon a journey into one of the lands of magic to obtain another. While there Max meets Marvello's friend who is a shape-shifter, Marvello's teacher, and a cast of unforgettable characters, all while learning the rules of magic, thwarts an evil bunny's plans and learns more about himself than he does about magic.

Ever since seeing a magician at a friend's birthday party, Max knew what he wanted to be. He begins learning and practicing magic tricks, he begins performing for friends and family. One day, Max sees a mysterious man watching him perform. This man turns out to be the world famous Marvello, the Magician. Marvello takes Max under his wing and begins teaching him the secrets of magic. Upon the death of Marvello's magical bunny, the two embark upon a journey into one of the lands of magic to obtain another. While there Max meets Marvello's friend who is a shape-shifter, Marvello's teacher, and a cast of unforgettable characters, all while learning the rules of magic, thwarts an evil bunny's plans and learns more about himself than he does about magic.