Illusionology (Ologies)
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (868 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0763655880 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 30 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
But watch out: readers also learn dice and card tricks that require no special extrasensory ability.—The New York TimesPurportedly written by magician Albert D. Schafer, who vanished in 1915, this handsome addition to the Ologies series, which mimics the look of advertisements and periodicals of the era, explores the history and practice of magicStep-by-step directions and props let readers try simple tricks, while clues lead to the revelation of the author’s fate.—Publishers Weekly . Among its revelations: the secrets behind Harry Houdini’s straitjacket escape and needle swallowing tricks, the "science" of levitation and the trickery behind spirit mediums. ILLUSIONOLOGY includes a visually dense array of interactive elements: flaps, 3D pop-ups, foldouts, sealed envelopes
DAVID WYATT has illustrated books and covers for authors including Terry Pratchette, Philip Pullman, Diana Wynne-Jones, Alan Garner, and JRR Tolkien. He lives in Devon.
Illusionology: A Great Escape There is a scene in the movie "The Goonies" where the boys, bored on a rainy day, race up to Mikey's attic in the search of "rich stuff." Mikey and Brand's father is the curator of the local museum and apparently what doesn't make the cut at the museum winds up in the attic.The attic is dark and d. Five Stars My son is in to magic and absolutely loves this book!. giggles said Five Stars. Got it for my Grandson. He loves it.
Can you trust your eyes? The newest discovery in the ‘Ology series amazes and thrills as the closely guarded secrets of the illusionologists are revealed!Do you wonder how Harry Houdini performed his amazing escapes? Are you burning to learn the art of making a beautiful woman appear to levitate? Look closely, for the secrets of the world's most famous magicians and illusionists — from the ancient Egyptians through the early twentieth century "Handcuff King" himself — are contained within! More than a fascinating history of magic through the ages, Illusionology is an indispensable guide unveiling step-by-step instructions for more than twenty-five astonishing feats. Master the classic cups-and-ball illusion! Mesmerize your friends with mindreading card tricks! Along with sundry flaps and booklets, readers will findprops for their own sleight of hand, including:— A magical "dematerializer"— A set of trick playing cards— A pair of "disappearing spot" paddles— A "levitating" card!