Age
8-12
Grade
3-7
Albert Schafer, David Wyatt, Levi Pinfold
Illusionology
Hardcover
(Candlewick March 13, 2012)
, Nov edition
Can you trust your eyes? This discovery in the ‘Ology series amazes and thrills as the closely guarded secrets of the illusionologists are revealed!
Do you wonder how Harry Houdini performed his amazing escapes? Are you burning to learn the art of making a beautiful woman appear to levitate? Look closely, for the secrets of the world's most famous magicians and illusionists — from the ancient Egyptians through the early twentieth century “Handcuff King” himself — are contained within! More than a fascinating history of magic through the ages, Illusionology is an indispensable guide unveiling step-by-step instructions for more than twenty-five astonishing feats. Master the classic cups-and-ball illusion! Mesmerize your friends with mindreading card tricks! Along with sundry flaps and booklets, readers will find props for their own sleight of hand, including:
— A magical “dematerializer”
— A set of trick playing cards
— A pair of “disappearing spot” paddles
— A “levitating” card!
Do you wonder how Harry Houdini performed his amazing escapes? Are you burning to learn the art of making a beautiful woman appear to levitate? Look closely, for the secrets of the world's most famous magicians and illusionists — from the ancient Egyptians through the early twentieth century “Handcuff King” himself — are contained within! More than a fascinating history of magic through the ages, Illusionology is an indispensable guide unveiling step-by-step instructions for more than twenty-five astonishing feats. Master the classic cups-and-ball illusion! Mesmerize your friends with mindreading card tricks! Along with sundry flaps and booklets, readers will find props for their own sleight of hand, including:
— A magical “dematerializer”
— A set of trick playing cards
— A pair of “disappearing spot” paddles
— A “levitating” card!
- Series
- Ologies
- ISBN
- 0763655880 / 9780763655884
- Pages
- 30
- Weight
- 30.4 oz.
- Dimensions
- 10.3 x 0.9 in.
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