Magic Tricks with Coins, Cards, and Everyday Objects - Hardcover

Banfield, Jake

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1682971511 ISBN 13: 9781682971512

Publisher: words & pictures, 2017

Synopsis

Do you know your riffle shuffle from your French drop? Can you make a bottle disappear or read someone's mind? Learn the greatest magic tricks around and astound your friends and family, all without buying fancy props or equipment. From coins to muffins, you can make magic with anything you can get your hands on! With over 50 step-by-step magic tricks of varying levels of difficulty, this book is a great insight into the popular world of "street magic" – where magicians specialize in up-close, informal tricks to bamboozle their audiences. Top magic secrets are revealed with over 50 step-by-step tricks, with no special equipment necessary – you can perform incredible tricks with everyday household objects as you learn how to turn everyday objects into sources of bewilderment and wonder! You’ll never look at a packet of chewing gum in the same way again...

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About the Author

Jake Banfield has been performing magic for as long as he can remember. An esteemed member of the prestigious magic circle, Jake has performed for exclusive events around the world and has even written his own show. His effortlessly cool approach makes learning magic look easy!

From School Library Journal

Gr 4–8—This beginner's manual on magic tricks uses common place objects. The book is divided into sections on "Card Tricks," "Coin Tricks," "Everyday Objects," and "Mind Reading." Smart sequencing, along with an exhaustive table of contents, makes any trick easy to find—even without an index. Each section starts with a spread that presents the basics of each type of illusion. For example, "Card Tricks" begins with a presentation of the standard "holds" and manual manipulations that make the schemes possible. Each feat is detailed with clear, instructional text and step-by-step photographs that show each technique from multiple angles. Key terms are in bold and defined in a glossary at the end. The pages are colorful and convey a sense of excitement without being busy or unfocused. Before explicating the individual tricks, Banfield discusses the importance of practicing, developing a style and stage presence, and perfecting specific "trios of tricks" in order to hold an audience's attention. VERDICT This introduction to magic with everyday items is highly recommended for middle school library collections and will be relished by those embarking on the journey toward mystifying their friends and family.—Kelly Kingrey-Edwards, Blinn Junior College, Brenham, TX

About this edition

• Publisher: words & pictures
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1682971511
• ISBN 13: 9781682971512
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 120