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If you’re looking to saw a beautiful women in half or make buildings disappear, we’re sorry, but this book isn’t you. But if you want to act out little miracles that you can perform on the spur of the moment with items that are usually within reach, then Magic For Dummies can show you how.
Magic For Dummies features more than 90 easy–to–perform deceptions, illusions, and sleights of hand for any event or occasion. You’ll discover how to perform entertaining card tricks, coin tricks, disappearing acts, as well as the always–popular mind reading trick. You’ll even see how easy it is to make money disappear as well as melt a saltshaker! Chock–full of show–stopping tricks, Magic For Dummies will:
- Get you started with easy–to–learn magic tricks
- Let you turn a restaurant into a your stage with tricks that include utensils, mugs, and even food
- Show you how to use a deck of cards to perform endless magic tricks
- Make you the life of the party with tricks such as “Call This Number,” “The Strength Test,” and “The Phantom Photo”
- Get you out of tough situations by giving you ten things to say when things go wrong
Filled with photos, patter, and presentation tips for every trick in the book, Magic For Dummies offers a great opportunity to become familiar with some of the coolest magic tricks ever performed. With the help of author David Pogue and the stunning tricks contributed by thirty–five of America’s top professional magicians, you’ll be leaving your friends, family, and coworkers spellbound at your mastery of the mystical arts.
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From the mythical conjurings of Merlin, through the unexplainable escapes of Houdini, up to the modern day illusions of David Copperfield, magic has fascinated and entertained people for thousands of years. In MAGIC FOR DUMMIES, accomplished magician David Pogue. shares the tricks of the trade in this fun and humorous book that covers all you will need to know to amuse and impress in any occasion. Whether you are looking to entertain a group of kids at a birthday party or trying to find an ice breaker for a presentation, this book has the solution. While it won't show you how to saw your assistant in half, you can find clever tricks that will leave mouths agape.
Complete with step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations, MAGIC FOR DUMMIES provide you with ice-breakers, crowd-pleasers and head turners. While it might not turn you into the next David Copperfield, rest assured; you can become the life of the party.
If you've read this book's Introduction (which I highly recommend), you already know that only a tiny percentage of a magic trick is what you do. Read the first page
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic book with some very minor flaws,
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This review is from: Magic for Dummies (Paperback)
I have tried to learn magic a lot in the past but, have failed to find the right entry. Last week, however, I learned that there was a Dummies book on magic and I knew straight away that I had to have itWhen I first got the book I wondered if it was going to be any good, but very soon after I began reading, I was hooked. This really is a wonderful entry into the world of magic. I can recommend it to both children and adults as the style is fairly simple but gets the point across even on some complex tricks. I'd love to give it five stars, but there are a few small problems. Unfortunately I can be a bit too American at times. By this, I mean that some tricks require props not found easily outside of America. Some tricks, for instance, work only with US coinage and the coins over here simply wouldn't do. Another trick requires a packet of lifesavers. I don't even know what these are let alone how to get some, (apart from going to America to get them). A few tricks require braided cotton clothesline. I don't know how easily obtainable it was for Pogue, but I cannot find it in any shop at all. Unfortunately, the references in the back of the book don't mean much to me either. Apart from these quibbles, this real is an excellent book. Buy it, no matter what country you're in.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is a terific starting place for the beginner.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Magic for Dummies (Paperback)
I have recently discovered the ancient art of visual deception, and I am more entertained than my "victims". This book was a surprise choice that has won my heart as an excellent starting book for anyone who really desires to be an expert deceiver. I like the fact that most of the stunts can be done with things you can carry in your pockets. Don't expect to make the Statue of Liberty vanish, although that trick is quite easy, but you will find ways to amaze and mystify your friends and customers. Enjoy! Mike
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best magic book for beginners I have seen.,
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This review is from: Magic for Dummies (Paperback)
I've read a number of magic books - from the simple to the elaborate. This is by far the the best I have seen. The many pictures help a lot. Many of the tricks are very simple - which are the best kind for the beginner as well as the "seasoned amateur". Highly recommeded for adults as well as kids.
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