Magic Mirror, The

This is an exploration into the innermost workings of performance magic, filtered through the professional sensibilities of co-authors David Parr and Robert Neale. Dr. Neale insightful identifies the many kinds of magic. >From this foundation, he creates a method for classifying magical effects by their psychological roots. Using this system the reader can readily determine the underlying emotional content of an effect and build powerful presentation around it. This book shows how magic can be comical, serious, thrilling, playful and inspiring. The ideas in this book are illustrated with tricks using cards, coins, origami, Tarot and other effects. If you like this book, consider Robert Neale and Eugene Burger's magic and Meaning.