Conjuring and magic Books
Headline Publishing Group The Black Bird Oracle
Book SynopsisNumber One bestselling author Deborah Harkness makes a triumphant return to her beloved All Souls world in The Black Bird Oracle, sweeping back to the Salem Panic as Diana journeys to the darkest places within herself - and her family history.
£9.49
Scholastic US Create by Sticker Hogsmeade
Book SynopsisThis Hogsmeade-themed sticker book is just like magic! Match stickers to their corresponding pages and reveal 10 enchanting scenes, straight from the films of Harry Potter!
£9.08
Rosen Central Simple SleightOfHand
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£14.30
Walker Books Ltd Shadowghast
Book SynopsisA creepy magician with a shadowy act. A legend that goes back to the dawn of time. Eerie-on-Sea just got stranger. And darker...A mysterious stage magician has set up in the theatre at the end of the pier, with an act so hypnotic and strange that Herbie Lemon and his friend Violet Parma suspect dark forces are at work. Meanwhile, folk are disappearing from Eerie-on-Sea, and no one knows why. There is an Eerie legend that goes back to the dawn of time, about a creature made of darkness that devours the shadows of the living. But could the Shadowghast really have returned?Trade ReviewTaylor's magical touch makes you believe the impossible. -- Catherine DoyleI think it was well-written and I think that fans of the previous books will really enjoy it. * Books Up North *This was the best book ever. It is the 3rd in the series and is absolutely fantastic book. -- Reader (Age 12) * Toppsta *This is a really good mystery book. It has a lot of action, adventure and lots of twists and turns to the plot. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. -- Reader (Age 11) * Toppsta *This is the best book I have read in forever! In the style of the main character, Herbert Lemon, two words that go together to describe this book are magnificent and magical. Now that I have visited Eerie-on-Sea, I really wish I could stay longer and go on more amazing adventures with Herbie, Violet and Erwin. This book is worth a milky way of stars-I'm sorry I could only award it five! -- Reader (Age 12) * Toppsta *
£7.59
Digireads.com The Expert at the Card Table
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£12.34
Xlibris Houdini Speaks Out
£28.74
Headline Publishing Group The Magic
Book SynopsisDan Rhodes is one of the most successful and beloved YouTubers in the world. Here, in his debut book, Dan brings together the love and joy he has continually derived from magic - from the very first moment he received a magic kit from his parents when he was six years old, to trying out his own early illusions, through to his journey from amateur magician to global TikTok star - and shows you how you can become a social media inspiration too.With striking illustrations throughout and clear 'trick guides' to help young magicians get started - along with some really impressive sleights of hand for the more experienced illusionist - Dan's book also contains a fascinating history of the craft of the magician, highlighting the skill and dedication it takes to become a true master of magic.Part memoir, part how-to, this is the perfect gift for any budding social media star.
£18.00
Orion Publishing Co The Garden of Empire
Book SynopsisWAR MAKES MONSTERS OF EVERYONE.Foolish Cur, once named Wen Alder, finds that his allies in the rebellion might cross any line if it means freedom from the Empire. But he can''t overcome a foe as strong as Emperor Tenet alone.REBELLION HAS UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES.Koro Ha, Foolish Cur''s former tutor, discovers the Empire is not so forgiving of those who raise a traitor. And their suspicion may cost him and his people more than he can imagine.THE GODS ARE LURKING IN THE SHADOWS.As war against the Empire rages, Foolish Cur knows there is a greater threat. The emperor plans his own coup against the gods, and they will wreak destruction if he tries. To stop him, Foolish Cur might have to risk everything - and resort to ancient magics that could tear the world apart.This is perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Shelley Parker-Chan.Readers can''t get enough of The Garden of Empire:''This Trade ReviewThere were several scenes which left me in complete shock while the slow build up kept me sweating like a tea kettle waiting to scream . . . Wild twists and shocking revelations will leave you begging for the finale * Under the Rader SFF Books *J.T. Greathouse writes fantastically rich and complex characters . . . the prose remains both rich and elegant. The plot is masterfully executed . . . The Garden of Empire is simply an absolutely amazing piece of fantasy fiction * Fantasy Book Nerd *Some lines took my breath away or sent shivers up and down my spine because of the delivery. I adored it immensely * The Quill to Live *An incredibly fascinating fantasy tale, with a few twists I definitely did not see coming * The Bibliophile Chronicles *Superb and on par with the finest moments I've read in SFF so far this year . . . I'm all-in for the final novel in this series * Grimdark Magazine *The characters are the strongest point in this book, and J.T does a brilliant job of showcasing these characters. Honestly, it's a great sequel, and I really recommend it! * Al Alhambra Book Reviews *A worthy read for those who like their fantasy epic. I think it is one of the best fantasy series I have read * SFF World *Broader in scope, seeped in electrifying magic and topped with a heart stopping finale, this is a sequel not to be missed * The Fantasy Hive *The Garden of Empire is a great novel, it's quite the novel indeed . . . I really recommend it! * FanFiAddict *This book is a complete package of beautiful prose, well written characters , well explained magic with good battle scenes and immersive world-building * The Reading Notions *
£9.49
McFarland & Co Inc Henry Box Brown
Book Synopsis Henry Box Brown is well known in America for escaping slavery by being packed in a box and mailed from Virginia to Philadelphia. The passing of the Fugitive Slave Act in 1850 made it unsafe for Brown to remain in America. He relocated to England where he had a very successful career, initially as a speaker on abolitionism before he began speaking on other subjects and then branched out into other forms of entertainment, including magic. He married Jane Floyd, who, with their children, appeared in his acts. This book concentrates on the relatively unknown period of his life in Britain, detailing both how he was received and how he developed as a performer. It is the biography of a brave, intelligent individualist who was always willing to learn and to take chances, becoming the first black man to achieve landmarks in British law and entertainment.Table of Contents Acknowledgments v A Note on the Name vi Preface 1 Prologue 9 Act 1: Liberty 31 Scene 1: A New Land, a New Life 31 Scene 2: Wolverhampton, 1852 59 Scene 3: New Directions 80 Act 2: Partnership 95 Scene 4: Love in the West Country 95 Scene 5: More New Directions 111 Act 3: Magic 145 Scene 6: Goodbye to Enslavement 145 Scene 7: A Home in Manchester 172 Epilogue 185 Appendix: Timeline of Henry Box Brown's Life 201 Notes 229 Bibliography 249 Index 255
£20.89
Simon & Schuster Presto
Book SynopsisPenn Jillette’s bestselling account of his extremely funny and somewhat profane journey to discovering a healthy lifestyle.
£12.34
IMM Lifestyle Books Mind Magic: Extraordinary Paranormal Tricks to
Book SynopsisEveryone knows that most magic tricks are simply sleight-of-hand. Mental magic, on the other hand, can give the illusion of real paranormal powers. This dazzling collection offers a rich selection of mind-reading, spirit-raising, future-telling illusions, complete with tips on how to present them most effectively. Read palms with amazing accuracy, predict the future with tarot cards, conjure up table-tipping spirits, find psychic connections between people and their possessions, receive uncanny messages from the beyond, and even seem to know what people are thinking. Of course, it's all in fun and all the explanations include the magician's "patter" that goes with each trick--assuring that no matter how spooky the effect, the audience isn't shocked or terrified, but delightfully amazed.
£8.89
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Les Normaux
Book Synopsis''One of my favourite webcomics of all time'' Alice OsemanBoy moves to new city. Boy meets vampire. They kiss, then become friends. But both would like something moreA global Webtoon phenomenon and LGBTQ+ graphic novel about friendship, love and magic.Sébastien recently moved to supernatural Paris hoping to get away from his troubles at home and live a peaceful life learning magic. But what are you going to do when the really hot vampire you made out with last night to forget your troubles turns out to be your new neighbor?Sébastien (a demisexual boy with main character hair and a bunny named Pierre), meet Elia (a hot, supermodel, vampire neighbor and crush).Join Elia, Sébastien and their assorted crew of wonderful friends, as they navigate the ins and outs of dating in a modern and paranormal love story.
£18.70
Fredonia Books (NL) Book of Magic: Fascinating Puzzles, Tricks and Mysterious Stunts
£18.95
Prometheus Books Abracadabra: Secret Methods Magicians and Others
Book SynopsisMagicians use more than just mirrors, string, and sleight of hand to deceive their audience. Those who are masters at this trade have developed an arsenal of techniques to manipulate people. Every action and utterance on stage and off is precisely planned to achieve a specific effect. Abracadabra! is an insider's look at what goes on at a magic show, behind-the-scenes, and in the mind of the magician. Nathaniel Schiffman explains the principles of deception, exposing those innocent-seeming motions that conceal vital actions from onlookers; how the conjurer uses misdirection of space and time to mislead the audience; how silly and simple optical illusions can fool us, and what to look for during a magic show. Also explored in detail is the world of off-stage magic. Some "magicians" use various techniques in life to deceive and influence you, yet these magicians don't boast of their magic talent, because they are advertisers, politicians, army commanders, spies, con artists, computer programmers, movie directors, faith healers, psychics, and others. These "magicians" work to make you buy their product, believe in their cause, and influence your thinking from the time you get up in the morning, until you go to bed at night. This is not a "how to" book for aspiring magicians, but a layperson's guide to methods used to mislead or fool you. Lighthearted and informal, Abracadabra! will fascinate anyone interested in knowing how one person can control many. Included are hands-on experiments, magic tricks, and reader participation segments. You'll soon see that magicians don't just manipulate playing cards and animals; they manipulate you.
£17.09
ASSOULINE Confronting Magic
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£40.50
Skyhorse Publishing Jean Hugards Complete Course in Modern Magic
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£10.12
Racehorse Publishing John Mulhollands Story of Magic
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£8.79
Mango Media Faerie Awakening: A Guide to Connecting with the
Book SynopsisEnter the Enchanted Faery Realm"I recommend Living the Faery Life to all who wish to awaken the magic in their lives.” —Shelley A. Kaehr, PhD, author of Egyptian Energy Healing, Pythagorean Healing & Edgar Cayce’s Sacred StonesAuthor Kac Young is a three-doctorate, prolific author who has studied world religions extensively and has worked in television for over thirty years. In writing Living the Faery Life she draws upon the ancient wisdom of her Celtic roots.You are cordially invited to begin your magical relationship with the faery world. Many of the things we believe about faeries are old wives’ tales, made-up myths, and invented stories to satisfy cultural curiosity. Here, you will learn how to separate myth from truth and discover how to create your private faery kingdom.Learn the rules of faery life and reconnect with nature. Discover how to make a faery garden, what particular trees and plants attract faery folk, and rituals you can perform to connect with the faery realms. Even if you are not yet a fully-fledged “Faery Believer,” a walk in the outdoors will never be the same once you have been touched by the wisdom and enchantment of Living the Faery Life.Living the Faery Life is a guide for everyone: Tinkerbell fans, faery non-believers, fanatics, Pagan and Wiccan practitioners, as well as devotees who enjoy the ritual use of candles and crystals. Learn about the Faery world and the rules Faeries live by Nurture an innate connection with the wild and natural world Awaken the deep magic, wonder and joy of the Faery Realm If you have read books such as Moon Spell Magic by Cerridwen Greenleaf, Moonology by Yasmin Boland, or The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, you'll want to pick up a copy of Living the Faery Life.Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: What Is a Faery? Chapter Two: Who Are the Faeries? Chapter Three: Making a Faery Feel Welcome Chapter Four: Where Faeries Live Chapter Five: The Faery Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct Chapter Six: A Guide for Connecting to Faeries Chapter Seven: Connecting to Faeries Chapter Eight: Faery Favorite Flowers, Herbs, and Trees for Gardens Chapter Nine: The Crystals and Stones Faeries Love Chapter Ten: Essential Oils for Faeries Chapter Eleven: How Will You Know if a Faery Has Come to Visit? Chapter Twelve: What to Do if You Suspect You Are a Faery? Conclusion Addendum A Reference Sources Bibliography
£12.34
O'Reilly Media The Maker Magician's Handbook
Book SynopsisTo get started, you'll need only what you can usually find in your home: items like paper, ziploc bags, index cards, coloring utensils, pencils, rubberbands, scissors, etc. As we progress in the world of making magic, we'll explore how to use 3D design tools like Tinkercad (you can register for a free account at tinkercad.com). You don't need a 3D printer in your home! Libraries, schools, and makerspaces around the world have 3D printers you can use! We'll explore simple programming using Arduino!
£13.59
Carlton Books The Great Houdinis Puzzle Vault A Collection of
Book Synopsis100 puzzles inspired by Harry Houdini, including puzzles chains that can leave you locked in a circle of puzzles.
£13.49
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Ancestral Magic: Empower the Here and Now with
Book SynopsisA positive and practical guide to discovering not only your family roots but also your purpose and the magical healing energy available through connecting with your ancestors. Your ancestors hold the key to your future, but how much do you really know about your past? Just knowing some of your family’s stories – where you come from and what makes you who you are – and working with those narratives can bring about positive change and help you feel empowered on many levels. Join best-selling author Kirsten Riddle and learn how to heal yourself through ancestral ties, and channel familial superpowers to manifest what you need now. Discover how to meet your ancestors and communicate with them through nighttime dreams. Learn about ancestral karma and uncover your inherited beliefs, often carried down through the generations subconsciously. Create an ancestral altar to honour and work with your ancestors. Be supported with ritual and practical techniques using herbs, crystals, candle magic, talismans and much more, all found in the Ancestral Magic toolkit. The past does affect the future, so why not enhance yours!
£13.49
Emerald Publishing Limited Magic
Book SynopsisExtraordinary feats of conjuring have long entertained and astounded audiences. However, few people realise that magic also has the power to improve health and to enhance wellbeing. Join magician, author, and psychologist Richard Wiseman as he journeys into this secretive world and uncovers the surprising therapeutic and educational benefits of making the impossible possible. Written for both performers and practitioners, this comprehensive but accessible guide describes the many ways in which watching and learning magic helps people. Discover how hospital magicians promote the recovery of patients, how occupational therapists teach tricks that boost movement and coordination, how counsellors conjure up life skills, and how illusions enhance curiosity and learning in the classroom. Along the way, Wiseman reveals some of the amazing but simple tricks of the trade, presents key initiatives from around the world, explores academic research examining the efficacy of magic-based interventions, and interviews experienced practitioners carrying out this work. The first publication of its kind, Magic is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand and utilise the real magic of magic.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. A peek behind the curtain Chapter 2. Medical magic Chapter 3. Conjuring up life skills Chapter 4. Pedagogic prestigitation Conclusion Appendix 1 Additional resources Appendix 2 36 ways in which magic benefits health and wellbeing
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Cabaret Macabre
Book Synopsis''Cabaret Macabre really had it all... The twisted and complex puzzle totally foxed me, and although I hate to admit it, I really didn''t have a clue whodunnit! Entertaining and fiendishly clever.'' Joy Ellis, #1 bestselling authorSleuth and illusionist Joseph Spector investigates his most complex case yet in this gripping new locked-room murder mystery, set in an English country house just before the Second World War.Hampshire, 1938. When prominent judge Sir Giles Drury starts receiving sinister letters, his wife suspects Victor Silvius, a man confined to a sanatorium after attacking Sir Giles. Meanwhile, Silvius' sister Caroline is convinced her brother is about to be murdered... by none other than his old nemesis Sir Giles Drury. Caroline seeks the advice of Scotland Yard's Inspector Flint, while the Drurys, eager to avoid a scandal, turn to Joseph Spector. Spector, renowned magician turned sleuth, ha
£18.00
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Magick
Book SynopsisEmbark on a transformative journey into the world of magick with this enchanting beginner's handbook, guiding you through essential spells, rituals, and occult practices to unlock your inner power and embrace your destiny as a modern witchUncover the world of magick with this bewitching beginner's guide for modern spell-casters Magick is an essential tool for spiritual growth, helping you to fulfil your ultimate destiny. From the magickal items you'll need to the rituals you can practise, this little book is an enchanting introduction to the occult. Learn about the beliefs, traditions and origins of magick as you embark on your journey to becoming a modern witch. Prepare yourself for a mystical journey of discovery with the help of this pocket guide. Inside, you will read about the foundations of magick, the essential spells and the variety of ways you can approach your craft, and learn to harness your power thro
£7.59
Ultra Neat THE NEAT REVIEW: Issue Four: Everywhere & Nowhere
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£33.25
Ultra Neat The Neat Review Issue Three: 2020: Tokyo
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£30.00
Saqi Books The Century of Deception: The Birth of the Hoax
Book SynopsisIn 1749, a newspaper advertisement appeared declaring that a man would climb inside a bottle on the stage of a London theatre. Although the crowds turned up in their hundreds to witness the trick, the performer didn't. Over the following decades, elaborate jokes and fanciful tales would continue to bamboozle people across England. In The Century of Deception, magician and historian Ian Keable tells the engrossing stories of these eighteenth-century hoaxes and those who were duped by them. The English public were hoodwinked time and time again, swallowing whole tales of rapping ghosts, a woman who gave birth to rabbits, a levitating Frenchman in a Chinese Temple and outrageous astrological predictions. Not only were the hoaxes widely influential, drawing in celebrities such as Samuel Johnson, Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Swift, they also inflamed concerns about 'English credulity'.
£16.00
Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd Hadriana in All My Dreams
Book SynopsisSet during Carnival in Haiti 1938, a young and beautiful woman named Hadriana drinks a mysterious potion on her wedding day and collapses at the altar. She is buried and later resurrected by an evil sorcerer and, as a zombie, enters the collective memory of her town of Jacmel. Hadriana's conversion serves as the inciting incident into an exploration of the strange and esoteric on the island, where Voodoo and Catholicism keep a symbiotic relationship, young women turn into zombies, young men turn into lascivious butterflies and nothing is quite what it seems. Hadriana in All my Dreams is a frolic through mystery and eroticism that reveals vital truths about the nature of humanity.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Amazing Magic Tricks To Confound and Astound
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£9.49
Simon & Schuster David Copperfields History of Magic
Book SynopsisAn illustrated, illuminating insight into the world of illusion from the world’s greatest and most successful magician, capturing its audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form’s most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfield’s secret museum.In this personal journey through a unique and remarkable performing art, David Copperfield profiles twenty-eight of the world’s most groundbreaking magicians. From the 16th-century magistrate who wrote the first book on conjuring to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her teeth, David Copperfield’s History of Magic takes you on a wild journey through the remarkable feats of the greatest magicians in history. These magicians were all outsiders in their own way, many of them determined to use magic to escape the strictures of class and convention. But they all transformed popular culture,
£31.50
Peter Lang AG Magic as an Element of Political Debate in the
Book SynopsisThe book explores the hitherto rarely discussed connection of magic with politics in the writings of Tacitus, Suetonius and Ammianus Marcellinus, offering insight into the way language of magic and ritual pollution is used as means of characterization and historiosophical commentary on the nature of power and political struggle. Religious deviation and innovation, theurgy, necromancy, black and erotic magic, the topoi of an emperor-magician, a semi-divine emperor-healer/saviour and a witch/poisoner, all play an important role in the analyzed texts. Magic is depicted as a way of abusing the official state religion; every such abuse disturbs pax deorum and brings misery on both the perpetrator and the whole state.Table of ContentsPreface - 1 Tacitus - 2 Suetonius - 3 Ammianus Marcellinus - Epilogue - Appendix 1 Trials under Tiberius in the Annals - Appendix 2 Trials under Claudius in the Annals - Appendix 3 Trials under Nero in the Annals - Bibliography - Index
£41.40
Paginas Libros de Magia Don Globo o la Forma del Aire
Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive Spanish book on balloon figures, this guide shows you how to create figures using any shape, color, or size balloon. Mr. Balloon details basic, beginner techniques such as how to inflate and tie off balloons. He offers instructions and ideas for simple balloon figures such as dogs or crocodiles to more advanced and complicated figures like motorcycles. Great for magicians, jugglers, comedians, party planners and even decorators, this guide with 400 illustrations includes over 50 different figures to get the beginner balloon sculptor started.
£23.94
Paginas Libros de Magia Iniciación a la Magia Con Cartas
Book SynopsisYou don't need to master every single technique in order to perform miracles with cards. A book for beginners featuring basic handling and simple magic tricks, this book proves it!
£26.95
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Conjuring With Computation: A Manual Of Magic And
Book SynopsisThe team behind Computer Science for Fun (CS4FN), brings you Conjuring with Computation: A Manual of Magic and Computing for Beginners. Develop your skills as a magician while also learning the basics of computer science by exploring its links to magic. Each chapter explains how to do a simple magic trick, step-by-step, then uses the trick to introduce linked fundamental ideas in computer science in a fun way.By reading the book you will learn to do self-working tricks, be able to hold magic shows, create your own versions of tricks, and with creativity even invent your own. We cover:The book includes profiles of computer scientists, alongside magicians with links to technology, through history.Master conjuring and thinking computationally.
£66.50
