P.J. studies and practices to perform a magic show for his family and friends but afterwards no one seems to be interested in his tricks, so he shows them the best trick of all.
Provides instructions for sixteen simple magic tricks using matchboxes, marbles, scarves, coins, rope, and other items. Includes tips on practicing, choosing a costume and a name, and performing.
what the neuroscience of magic reveals about our everyday deceptions
Macknik, Stephen L
2010
Examines the ways magicians use principles that apply to human behavior and perception in order to perform their tricks, and covers how magic pertains to the functioning of the brain in everyday situations; marketing and sales techniques; and education; and possibly even offers new approaches to the diagnosis of autism.
David Blaine presents a combination autobiography/history of magic that features behind-the-scenes details on his own stunts, including being frozen in a block of ice, and standing on a ninety-foot-tall pillar for thirty-five hours.
