
Abracadabra
Hp Newquist(Author)
Henry Holt & Company Inc (Publisher)
Published on 17. November 2015
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-312-59321-6 (ISBN)
Description
Magic is a word we use to describe something amazing, awe-inspiring, or spectacular. Truly great magic makes us believe in things we know can't be real. In the hands of the greatest magicians, even a simple card trick can become truly wondrous. Now, in this nonfiction narrative of magic through the ages, HP Newquist explains how the world's most famous tricks were created. From the oracles of ancient Egypt and the wizards of medieval Europe on to the exploits of Houdini and modern practitioners like Criss Angel, this book unlocks the secrets behind centuries of magic and illusion. Fully illustrated and including step-by-step instructions for eight classic magic tricks, this book will have middle-grade readers spellbound.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Eighth Grade, Interest Age: From 9 to 13 years
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
353 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-312-59321-6 (9780312593216)
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11/2015
Henry Holt & Company
€18.18
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Person
HP Newquist is the author of more than a dozen books for both children and adults, including For Boys Only and This Will Kill You. He has written hundreds of magazine articles and several documentaries, covering topics from medicine to music. He spends his time exploring the world and researching books with his wife and two daughters. newquistbooks.com