Magic by Misdirection
Author : Dariel Fitzkee
Publisher : Ravenio Books
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 40,91 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN :
The Books of Wonder
Author : Tommy Wonder
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,33 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Magic tricks
ISBN : 9780945296171
Book Description
How Magicians Think
Author : Joshua Jay
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,73 MB
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1523510919
Book Description
Professional magician Joshua Jay's (author of Magic: The Complete Course) brief and fascinating essays offer an inside look at how the very best magicians think about magic, how they practice and put together a show, what inspires them, and the psychology behind creating wonder and being tricked when we expect both, as well as why we seek magic in the first place.
Magic and Showmanship
Author : Henning Nelms
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 10,68 MB
Release : 2012-04-30
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0486136787
Book Description
Highly instructive book by a noted authority on the subject analyzes every phase of conjuring, from sleights, devices, misdirection, and controlling audience attention to incorporating patter and the effective use of assistants.
Showmanship for Magicians
Author : Dariel Fitzkee
Publisher : Must Have Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,77 MB
Release : 2023-05
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781774645161
Book Description
First published in the US in 1943. Showmanship for Magicians is a work by semi-professional magician and author Dariel Fitzkee. It is the first in the Fitzkee Trilogy, a classic collection that is still read widely by magicians, conjurors and illusionists alike. Fitzkee's early books were shorter works focused on specific magic tricks. Books like Cut and Restored Rope and Manipulation (1929) and Linking Ring Manipulation (1930) described multiple variations of these classic tricks. But his most enduring written works were the Fitzkee Trilogy, starting with Showmanship for Magicians. Many magicians throughout the second half of the 20th century have considered it to be a cornerstone work in the field, including the actor Steve Martin who was fanatical about magic as a young man. He described the book as "...more important to me than The Catcher in the Rye."
Big Book of Magic Tricks
Author : Karl Fulves
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 27,61 MB
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0486282287
Book Description
Learn to do astounding tricks with cards, coins, rope; also, comedy magic, mental dexterity, more. Few props and little sleight of hand needed. "The best book yet on easy-to-do magic." — Martin Gardner. 247 illustrations.
Misdirection
Author : Ning Cai
Publisher : Epigram Books
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 34,6 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9814785091
Book Description
The first book in an exciting new YA mystery trilogy about a teenage savant on the trail of her family's killer, from the multi-talented Ning Cai, international magic celebrity and author. When parkour champion Maxine Schooling wakes from a three-year coma, she has no memory of how her parents and little brother were killed the night she was attacked. Using her new-found photographic memory, she covertly helps her hacker BFF with the police investigation of a savage serial killer on the loose. In her race to track down the Singapore Spectre, Max finds herself embroiled in a conspiracy involving stage illusions, a secret exposé, and a controversial megachurch headed by a powerful man. For over a decade, Ning Cai was known as a multi-award-winning stage illusionist and escape artist. After a brief period of retirement, she returned in 2017 as the mentalist Ning: Mind Magic Mistress. Her memoir Who is Magic Babe Ning? was shortlisted for the 2016 Singapore Literature Prize.
Magic in Theory
Author : Peter Lamont
Publisher : Univ of Hertfordshire Press
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 15,49 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1902806506
Book Description
A useful manual for any magician or curious spectator who wonders why the tricks seem so real, this guide examines the psychological aspects of a magician’s work. Exploring the ways in which human psychology plays into the methods of conjuring rather than focusing on the individual tricks alone, this explanation of the general principles of magic includes chapters on the use of misdirection, sleight of hand, and reconstruction, provides a better understanding of this ancient art, and offers a section on psychics that warns of their deceptive magic skills.
Anatomy of Misdirection
Author : Joseph L. Bruno
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 10,62 MB
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781484025550
Book Description
The Anatomy of Misdirection is a complete guide for both amateur and professional magicians. Fifteen basic principles of misdirection are defined in the book. These principles are presented in an easy to read, conversational manner. The reader is guided step-by-step through each principle learning both how-to and when-to apply the various techniques. Many illustrations are included with each principle to demonstrate its use with a practical example. The 35th Anniversary Edition is a revised and updated edition of the book which was published in 1978. The book was widely acclaimed by the magic community and received accolades from around the world. This edition contains some new and updated material and illustrations.
Sleights of Mind
Author : Susana Martinez-Conde
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 10,55 MB
Release : 2011-02-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1847652956
Book Description
What can magic tell us about ourselves and our daily lives? If you subtly change the subject during an uncomfortable conversation, did you know you're using attentional 'misdirection', a core technique of magic? And if you've ever bought an expensive item you'd sworn never to buy, you were probably unaware that the salesperson was, like an accomplished magician, a master at creating the 'illusion of choice'. Leading neuroscientists Stephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde meet with magicians from all over the world to explain how the magician's art sheds light on consciousness, memory, attention, and belief. As the founders of the new discipline of NeuroMagic, they combine cutting-edge scientific research with startling insights into the tricks of the magic trade. By understanding how magic manipulates the processes in our brains, we can better understand how we work - in fields from law and education to marketing, health and psychology - for good and for ill.
