Description
Book SynopsisWelcome all rascals and tricksters to this marvellous miscellany of mischief and magic! This playful book explores the world of deception and trickery – both the good and the bad.
Learn the
secrets of infamous magic illusions and tricks and discover the stories of some of history’s most notorious
hoaxes, pranks, and cons. While some are great fun, others contain a serious lesson . . . after all, understanding scams of the past can help protect you in the future.
Meet
infamous pranksters such as
Marcel Duchamp (the French artist who pranked the art world),
renowned illusionists and
escape artists such as
Adelaide Hermann (one of the first female magicians), and
cunning con-artists such as
George C. Parker (the American who 'sold' the Statue of Liberty).
The themed spreads explore a range of topics such as
made-up monsters, alien
Trade Review
“This blend of history, biography and activities reveals the antics of magicians such as African American illusionist Richard Potter and French prankster Marcel Duchamp and has themed spreads on April Fool’s Day, alien hoaxes and more.” * The Bookseller, Children's Previews *
