Designed for absolute beginners, this is a friendly, funny introduction to the art of magic. This book of tricks doesn't require any special manual skills or expensive props. There are over 50 popular and easy-to-master magic tricks presented in a step-by-step manner, and fully illustrated.
Designed for absolute beginners, this is a friendly, funny introduction to the art of magic. This book of tricks doesn't require any special manual skills or expensive props. There are over 50 popular and easy-to-master magic tricks presented in a step-by-step manner, and fully illustrated.
About David Pogue David Pogue is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and has performed magic at parties, special events, on TV, and even over the radio for 25 years. He created and taught the beginning magic programs at the New School for Social Research and the Learning Annex. He has been known to mesmerize audiences with his magic tricks while on tour promoting his many bestselling books, including Macs?? For Dummies??, 5th Edition, Opera For Dummies??, and Classical Music For Dummies??. Contributor Mark Levy, magic consultant, has levitated and read spectators' minds for nearly 30 years. His writings have appeared in some of magic's most revered literary sources, including Richard Kaufman's CardMagic, Apocalypse magazine, and Magic.
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Introduction.
PART I: Becoming Magical.
Chapter 1: All Form, No Content.
Chapter 2: The Instant Gratification Chapter.
PART II: Wizardry Anywhere.
Chapter 3: The Financial Wizard.
Chapter 4: New Uses for Old Office Supplies.
Chapter 5: What to Do with Other People's Clothing.
Chapter 6: Take It Outside, Pal.
PART III: The Restaurant Zone.
Chapter 7: Cutlery Is Your Friend.
Chapter 8: Playing with Your Food.
Chapter 9: Matches Made in Heaven.
Intermission.
PART IV: Pick a Card . Trick.
Chapter 10: I Could Have Dealt All Night.
Chapter 11: The Build-Your-Own-Card-Trick Kit.
PART V: Party Time.
Chapter 12: Rope.
Chapter 13: I Knew That!
Chapter 14: Group Hysteria.
PART VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Ten Basics of Good Magic.
Chapter 16: Ten Classic Moments in Magic History.
Chapter 17: Ten Dead Magicians Worth Knowing.
Chapter 18: Ten Things to Say When Things Go Wrong.
