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Magic in Theory: An Introduction to the Theoretical and Psychological Elements of Conjuring - Softcover

Peter Lamont; Richard Wiseman

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9781902806501: Magic in Theory: An Introduction to the Theoretical and Psychological Elements of Conjuring
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ISBN 10: 1902806506 ISBN 13: 9781902806501
Publisher: University Of Hertfordshire Press, 2005

Synopsis

A useful manual for any magician or curious spectator who wonders why the tricks seem so real, this guide examines the psychological aspects of a magician’s work. Exploring the ways in which human psychology plays into the methods of conjuring rather than focusing on the individual tricks alone, this explanation of the general principles of magic includes chapters on the use of misdirection, sleight of hand, and reconstruction, provides a better understanding of this ancient art, and offers a section on psychics that warns of their deceptive magic skills.

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About the Author

Peter Lamont is a research fellow at the Koestler Parapsychology unit at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick. Richard Wiseman heads the psychology research unit at the University of Hertfordshire. He is the author of The Luck Factor.

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Publisher
University Of Hertfordshire Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1902806506
ISBN 13 
9781902806501
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
192
Rating
  • 3.85 out of 5 stars
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