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Workman Publishing How Magicians Think: Misdirection, Deception, and Why Magic Matters
The door to magic is closed, but it’s not locked. And now Joshua Jay, one of the world’s most accomplished magicians, not only opens that door but brings us inside to reveal the artistry and obsessiveness, esoteric history, and long-whispered-about traditions of a subject shrouded in mystery. And he goes one step further: Joshua Jay brings us right into the mind of a magician—how they develop their other worldly skills, conjure up illusions, and leave the rest of us slack jawed with delight time after time. Along the way, Jay reveals another kind of secret, one all readers will find meaningful even if they never aspire to perform sleight of hand: What does it take to follow your heart and achieve excellence? In 52 short, compulsively readable essays, Jay describes how he does it, whether it’s through the making of illusions, the psychology behind them, or the way technology influences the world of magic. He considers the aesthetics of performance, discusses contemporary masters, including David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, and David Blaine, and details how magicians hone their craft. And answers questions like: Can a magic trick be too good? How do you saw a person in half? Is there real magic in the universe? The answers, like so much in magic and life, depend on you.
£21.99
Workman Publishing Big Magic for Little Hands: 25 Astounding Illusions for Young Magicians
Secrets from the Master Magician, just for kids Conjure an egg. Vanish a teacup. Teleport a glass of juice. Dazzle your family and friends with 25 astonishing illusions specially designed to require little prep time and dexterity, yet guaranteed to deliver big applause and big fun—including impromptu effects that can be performed anywhere, anytime! Master teacher and performer Joshua Jay guides his apprentices through every step of the magician’s arts, from the first step—taking the secret Magician’s Oath—all the way to the big finish!A note to parents: There’s real power in magic. Your child won’t just be reading, practicing, and interacting with adults and peers—he or she will learn public speaking skills and attain real confidence. And your dinner parties will have a headlining magician, free of charge!
£15.36
Paginas Libros de Magia Magia grande para manos pequeñas
Children love magic, both seeing it and performing for friends and family. This is a profusely illustrated book of simple illusions for children to master and wow audiences of all ages. They’ll learn how to make their sibling levitate, how to escape Houdini-style, and much more, all while developing reading, problem-solving, and public-speaking skills.
£28.06
Workman Publishing Joshua Jay's Amazing Book of Cards: Tricks, Shuffles, Stunts & Hustles Plus Bets You Can't Lose
At last, learn how to do all those showy tricks and flourishes - including step-by-step instruction and downloadable video! Send a deck of cards cascading from one hand to the other. Throw a card across the room. Predict the card even before your spectator chooses it! Morph a "prince" card into a frog - that really hops. Using concise, easy-to-follow directions and step-by-step photographs, award-winning magician Joshua Jay shows how to do 58 truly amazing things with a deck of cards. As you read through the lessons in the book, refer to the online series of lively videos that demonstrate and teach 29 featured tricks and stunts, plus one bonus effect! Tricks include Ribbon Spread and Flip, One-Handed Cut, Catch-a-Deck, Faro Shuffle, The Double Bridge, False Cut, Tearing a Deck in Half, Memorizing a Deck, Fortune Telling, and Stepping Through a Card.
£13.36
Chronicle Books Dream Machine
Want to have the best dream of your life? Introducing: the Dream Machine, the latest breakthrough in dream technology.Turn the Snoreswitch to the volume of your choice, tune in to your favorite dream channel, and spin the hypnotic yawn wheel to let the Dream Machine work its magic.This interactive board book is a one-of-a-kind invention designed to encourage sweet dreams. Features eight spreads of durable levers, gears, wheels, and flaps Brings magic to any bedtime routine A refreshing take on the classic goodnight tale Dream Machine is a surefire ticket to bedtime fun—and a night of deep slumber.Written by the inventive magician Joshua Jay, with spellbinding art by Andy Miller, this Dream Machine is engineered with winning humor and imagination. Perfect for young readers who love tactile, interactive board books, as well as robots and machines Great gift for parents and grandparents who want another tool to make bedtime a breeze for children with sleep troubles Encourages restless kids to prepare for and look forward to bedtime Add it to the shelf with books like The Robot Book by Heather Brown, Little Owl Says Goodnight: A Slide-and-Seek Book by Emma Parrish, and Beep Beep Robot! A Spinning Gears Book by Scholastic
£12.99
