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The Usborne Complete Book of Magic by C. Evans & I. Keable-Elliot - Book
This book contains magic tricks for every occasion, explained in illustrated, step-by-step detail; more than this, it describes the skills of showmanship and presentation vital to the art of magic.
Slight of hand, patter, misdirecting the audience, how to put a routine together and rehearse it, the history of magic and even tips on making magic a career are all discussed.
Suitable for children of 10 and over, the Usborne Complete Book of Magic is full of the glamour and excitement of magic, while teaching the practical skills in a straightforward, easy-to-follow way.
CONTENTS
2 About magic
4 Kinds of magic
6 Props
8 Acting and the magician
10 Misdirection
12 Patter
14 Silent acts
15 Costume
16 Rehearsing
18 Assistants, volunteers and stooges
20 When things go wrong
22 Planning an act
24 Being a professional
26 The story of magic
28 Famous names
30 Cards: first handling skills
32 Close-up cards 1
34 Close-up cards 2
36 Close-up coins
38 Close-up with other props
40 Silent magic: card manipulation
42 Silent magic: coin manipulation
44 Manipulating billiard balls
45 Manipulating thimbles
46 Cabaret magic
48 Cabaret magic 2
50 Mentalism
52 Children's magic
54 Escapology
55 Illusions
56 Quick effects
58 Props to make
60 Magic variations
62 Magic information
64 Index
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In the world of magic, the secret is told when the trick is sold. Accordingly, Magic Inc. has a strict no-refund policy. Thus, once you receive an item, you have access to the secrets included, and that is not something that we can get back from you. For this reason, we do not issue refunds and we do not exchange product that is in working order. However, if the merchandise should be defective, we will gladly replace it with a non-defective version of the same trick. No exceptions.
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