A Series Of Stage Illusions Perfect For Amateurs Magic Tricks For Those Ready To Step On Stage

Author : Sims
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781473394483

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A Series of Stage Illusions Perfect for Amateurs - Magic Tricks for Those Ready to Step on Stage by Sims Pdf

This unusual book, containing an impressive variety of stage illusion tricks, is sure to delight young and old alike and is the perfect introduction to magic of this type. Its 57 pages contain a wealth of anecdote on a variety of tricks and stunts that are guaranteed to liven up your dinner party. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding magician. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and explanatory diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Includes new introduction to magic tricks.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015084567935

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Scientific American Building Monthly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard Kaufman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-09
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780762762576

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Knack Magic Tricks by Richard Kaufman Pdf

From simple to advanced, and using household and inexpensive props, Knack Magic Tricks includes tricks using cards, coins, handkerchiefs, and fruit, as well as mental tricks, anytime tricks, standup tricks, and tricks especially for kids (to be performed both for them and by them).

Author : Karl Fulves
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-13
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486170770

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Big Book of Magic Tricks by Karl Fulves Pdf

"The best book yet on easy-to-do magic." — Martin Gardner Amaze friends, astonish your family, and fascinate any audience by infallibly dealing a royal flush, correctly predicting the outcome of the World Series, unmasking a psychic fraud, and performing a host of other dazzling deceptions. You can do it with the help of this book, one of the best guides to magic tricks that don't require long hours of practice or elaborate preparation. You'll find invaluable techniques — clearly demonstrated with abundant illustrations — for accomplishing magical feats with cards, coins, rope, comedy magic, mental displays of dexterity and much more, as well as expert advice for practicing psychological misdirection and dramatic presentation. Although the tricks in this book require little in the way of props, sleight of hand or a high degree of skill, the effects they produce are astounding. Novices especially will find Big Book of Magic Tricks a wonderful introduction to the art of conjuring but the book is crammed with so much choice new information that even professional magicians can learn something. "This book is quality — the tricks are effective, the methods ingenious, and the advice Fulves gives on presenting the tricks properly is excellent." — Robert Dike Blair

Author : T. Parent
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317210955

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Self-Reflection for the Opaque Mind by T. Parent Pdf

This volume attempts to solve a grave problem about critical self-reflection. The worry is that we critical thinkers are all in "epistemic bad faith" in light of what psychology tells us. After all, the research shows not merely that we are bad at detecting "ego-threatening" thoughts à la Freud. It also indicates that we are ignorant of even our ordinary thoughts—e.g., reasons for our moral judgments of others (Haidt 2001), and even mundane reasons for buying one pair of stockings over another! (Nisbett & Wilson 1977) However, reflection on one’s thoughts requires knowing what those thoughts are in the first place. So if ignorance is the norm, why attempt self-reflection? The activity would just display naivety about psychology. Yet while respecting all the data, this book argues that, remarkably, we are sometimes infallible in our self-discerning judgments. Even so, infallibility does not imply indubitability, and there is no Cartesian ambition to provide a "foundation" for empirical knowledge. The point is rather to explain how self-reflection as a rational activity is possible.

Author : Albert A. Hopkins
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547375562

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Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography by Albert A. Hopkins Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography" by Albert A. Hopkins. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Will Goldston
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781462909803

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Magic Tricks & Illusions by Will Goldston Pdf

This classic magic tricks book has long been out-of-print, but is now again available to magic enthusiasts and collectors. Of enormous importance to the field of amateur magic, Magic: Tricks & Illusions feature over 250 feats and tricks. All routines are outlined and illustrated, with a springboard of derivations offered for the ambitious entertainer. Ranging from simple routines to elaborate maneuvers, these tricks will appeal to the person with a penchant for performing as well as to the individual with a curiosity about how magic works. Classic magic acts include: The Vanishing Bird Cage The Chinese Egg Bag Trick The Flying Coin The Bodiless Lady Illusion The Flying Coin The Talking Scull And hundreds more!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Drugstores
ISBN : IOWA:31858045687153

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The National Druggist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0635002671

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Good Magic, Spells, Potions and More from History, Literature & Make-Believe by Carole Marsh Pdf

Experience the Magic! From Myths and legends of ancient times to the present, the wonders of magic have kept us enthralled! Journey through this book of magic and find out about the origins of magic and how it affected people's lives. Learn about alchemy, snake charming and fortune-telling. Were charms, amulets and spells really magical? Discover mysterious creatures like Yeti, the Thunderbird and sea serpents. Want to have students learn magic? It's in the book. What do Merlin, Houdini, Walt Disney and David Copperfield hall have in common? It's MAGIC! MAGIC! MAGIC! You could blame Harry Potter, but kids have always been enthralled and enchanted with Make-Believe and Magic. It's OK! Now is the time for them to explore the silly spells, tongue-twirling secret passwords, and all that 'open sesame!' stuff. It's fun, fascinating, and great for their imaginative writing skills.

Author : Matthew Solomon
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780252076978

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Disappearing Tricks by Matthew Solomon Pdf

This work revisits the golden age of theatrical magic and silent film to reveal how professional magicians shaped the early history of cinema. The author treats cinema and stage magic as overlapping practices that together revise our understanding of the origins of motion pictures and cinematic spectacle.

Author : Anthony Galvin
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-30
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781444131550

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Easy Magic Tricks by Anthony Galvin Pdf

Whether you are a budding magician wanting to discover the basics of modern magic or an experienced hobbyist wanting to develop further, this book will enable you to quickly and easily master extraordinary magic tricks and skills that will astound and enthrall your audience. Using everyday objects to perform mind-boggling illusions, you will be able to become a confident and competent magician. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of magic tricks. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Author : Jamy Ian Swiss,David Ben,Karl Johnson,Johnny Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0987868667

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The Magic of Johnny Thompson by Jamy Ian Swiss,David Ben,Karl Johnson,Johnny Thompson Pdf

Author : Chris Stolz
Publisher : Stolz Productions
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780995309920

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Hiding In The Shadows by Chris Stolz Pdf

Get ready to learn one of the most powerful illusion techniques in existence. This is a crash course in all things Black Art. You will learn everything from methods to lighting and the science behind it in great detail. This is 110 pages of amazing. Once you have learned the techniques and strategies, you get 10 illusion creations to put it all to work. What's more, the book includes the Audience Member Vanish, a closely guarded illusion with any audience member (no stooges!). Chris Stolz is one of the top magic consultants working today. He has used the knowledge and techniques in this book to astound audiences all over the world and now, you can too. HIDING IN THE SHADOWS is your Black Art playbook. It's excellent! Finally a book that addresses the subject of black art in illusion design in a practical, no nonsense way. This book belongs on every magician's bookshelf! "Chris Stolz has written an important treatise on the subject of black art illusions and methodology that should be studied by magicians & illusionists of all levels." JC SUM IllusionBooks.com Review What's Inside Methods & Concepts: In this section, I take you through a series of effective Black Art methods, from masking, to shadows on a prop, to tunnels and more. I also take you through dealing with common challenges like blue curtains and wood finish floors! Lighting Theory: Here, I take you through some of the basics of stage lighting along with many of the lighting concepts we use to hide black on stage. I cover everything from pupil constriction to volumetric beams of light used to hide your B.A. Interview With A Lighting Designer: We get some valuable insights from a Lighting Design who has done everything from corporate to Broadway. Lighting Setups: This section contains a series of simple lighting setups you can use to light any of the methods and illusions covered in the book. These are effective setups that I still use today and will give you a great base on which to build your lighting design. Illusions: There are 9 illusions in the bookids. Most of the illusions are workers that you can take from venue to venue along with a couple big crazy concepts for those looking to add a little more adventure to your lives! Which ones you build and perform is of course up to you, but I promise you that each illusion will educate you and inspire new ideas!

Author : Christopher Priest
Publisher : Gateway
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575114968

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The Prestige by Christopher Priest Pdf

Two 19th century stage illusionists, the aristocratic Rupert Angier and the working-class Alfred Borden, engage in a bitter and deadly feud; the effects are still being felt by their respective families a hundred years later. Working in the gaslight-and-velvet world of Victorian music halls, they prowl edgily in the background of each other's shadowy life, driven to the extremes by a deadly combination of obsessive secrecy and insatiable curiosity. At the heart of the row is an amazing illusion they both perform during their stage acts. The secret of the magic is simple, and the reader is in on it almost from the start, but to the antagonists the real mystery lies deeper. Both have something more to hide than the mere workings of a trick. Winner of the World Fantasy Award for best novel, 1996

Author : Cosentino
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781460706039

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Anything Is Possible by Cosentino Pdf

Cosentino is Australia's premier illusionist - a magician to his fingertips, a man who constantly challenges our notions of what is possible. This is his thrilling and inspiring story. Cosentino is Australia's premier illusionist and escapologist - a magician to his fingertips, a man who constantly challenges our notions of what is possible. The LA Times has said of him that 'Cosentino mirrors the legendary Harry Houdini' - and like Houdini, he is a true pioneer and trail blazer. Cosentino was the first Australian magician to have his own prime-time TV shows and these TV spectaculars have now been broadcast in over 40 countries. Recognised by his peers as the 'International Magician of the Year', he has become one of Australia's most popular live performers and continues to stage his award winning live show to full houses across the globe. But Cosentino's greatest trick of all? Well, that's something completely different. It was learning how to read. He was a twelve-year-old boy with learning difficulties, teased and isolated, who struggled with reading and schoolwork. But one day, in a library, he found an illustrated book about magic - and that unlocked something in him. That magic book not only inspired him to learn to read, it propelled him on an extraordinary journey - from a shy boy with low self-esteem to the international star that he is today. This is an uplifting and wholly compelling story for anyone who ever dreamed of achieving the impossible. 'Cosentino's story will provide inspiration for both adults and teenagers, in fact,for anyone who wishes to succeed, to persevere against the odds, and to overcome periods of self-doubt. This is not just a celebrity memoir and it is more than a book about magic. It is a book about self-belief.' Bookseller + Publisher