Author(s): H. P. Newquist
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 160
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc
Language: English
Date Published: 2015-11-19
Dimensions: 159 x 236 x 17mm
Publication City/Country: New York, United States
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Illustrations: black and white illustrations

Magic is a word we use to describe something amazing, awe-inspiring, or spectacular. Truly great magic makes us believe in things we know can't be real. In the hands of the greatest magicians, even a simple card trick can become truly wondrous. Now, in this nonfiction narrative of magic through the ages, HP Newquist explains how the world's most famous tricks were created. From the oracles of ancient Egypt and the wizards of medieval Europe on to the exploits of Houdini and modern practitioners like Criss Angel, this book unlocks the secrets behind centuries of magic and illusion. Fully illustrated and including step-by-step instructions for eight classic magic tricks, this book will have middle-grade readers spellbound.