Children's Book of Magic

Magic has always captivated and amazed children, but learning the secrets behind this mysterious art has never been easy - until now. Introducing <i>Children's Book of Magic</i>, an introduction to the world's most amazing illusionists, magic tricks and magicians. <p>Tracing the history of magic from its origins in Ancient Egypt to the rise of stage performance in the 1900s and up to and including magic of the present day, <i>Magic</i> also includes 20 tricks for kids to put on their own show by learning from the 8 schools of magic: production, vanishing, transformation, restoration, teleportation, escaping, levitation, and prediction. Card tricks, coin tricks, escapology, and more are presented in step-by-step sequences, while biography spreads highlight the great works of history's greatest magicians including Hieronymus Bosch, Harry Houdini, Howard Thurston, and modern day performers such as David Blaine and Dynamo.</p> <p>With <i>Children's Book of Magic</i> kids can dive in and discover the secrets of sleight of hand, the power of performance, and the mysteries of misdirection needed to perfect their skills.</p>