If youre looking to saw a beautiful women in half or make buildings disappear, were sorry, but this book isnt 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 easytoperform deceptions, illusions, and sleights of hand for any event or occasion. Youll discover how to perform entertaining card tricks, coin tricks, disappearing acts, as well as the alwayspopular mind reading trick. Youll even see how easy it is to make money disappear as well as melt a saltshaker! Chockfull of showstopping tricks, Magic For Dummies will:

• Get you started with easytolearn 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 thirtyfive of Americas top professional magicians, youll be leaving your friends, family, and coworkers spellbound at your mastery of the mystical arts.

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"A book that all magicians of any age and level of experience will cherish and refer to for years to come!" Lance Burton, World-Renowned Magician "A wonderful introduction, not only to how its done, but also to how and why You can do it!" Tobias Beckwith, Magic Producer and Manager 350 Step-by-Step Photos Featured! Perform Magic at the Drop of a Hat You dont need a white tiger, expensive props, or hours of preparation to do magic. With a little practice and showmanship, you can bewitch family, friends, and coworkers using a few everyday items! Make money disappear, melt a salt shaker, and even read someones mind! The trick to spicing up your next party, presentation, or evening out is easy just pick up Magic For Dummies(R)! Chock-Full of Show-Stopping Tricks:The Ninja Key CatchThe Torn and Restored Toilet PaperStraw through the JawBeans through OrificesPlus stunning tricks contributed by 35 of Americas top professional magicians, including Lance Burton, Johnny Thompson, Jeff McBride, and Paul Harris!

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