
Magic For Dummies
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Develop the knowledge, skill, and showmanship you need to thrill audiences of all ages
Magic For Dummies is your introduction to mystifying friends, family, and the world at large with the art of the magic. Emmy award-winning author David Pogue teaches you dozens of fun, inexpensive tricks that you can do with everyday objects like office supplies, clothing, food, and even your phone. Card tricks, sleight of hand, disappearing tricks-it's all in here. You'll also learn how to practice and improve your skills, so you can take your magical performances to the next level. Plus, this book includes tips on how to refine your techniques, so you can dazzle any live or virtual audience. This entertaining introduction to the world of illusion is a must for aspiring magicians.
- Get easy instructions on how to perform and perfect basic magic tricks
- Become a more entertaining magician, with tips on connecting with your audience
- Discover the fun of performing magic tricks for friends and strangers, in person and online
- Wow people of all ages with card tricks, optical illusions, and beyond
This book is for readers of all ages who want to learn the art of magic, including beginners and those who have already tried a trick or two.
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Content
Introduction 1
Part 1: Becoming Magical 7
Chapter 1: All Form, No Content 9
Chapter 2: The Instant Gratification Chapter 29
Part 2: Wizardry Anywhere 43
Chapter 3: The Financial Wizard 45
Chapter 4: What to Do with Other People's Clothing 59
Part 3: The Restaurant Zone 73
Chapter 5: Cutlery Is Your Friend 75
Chapter 6: Playing with Your Food 91
Chapter 7: Matches Made in Heaven 109
Part 4: Pick a Card Trick 123
Chapter 8: I Could Have Dealt All Night 125
Chapter 9: The Build-Your-Own-Card-Trick Kit 159
Part 5: Group Hysteria 171
Chapter 10: I Knew That! 173
Chapter 11: Bigger Magic 201
Part 6: The Part of Tens 229
Chapter 12: Bonus Magic 231
Chapter 13: Ten Basics of Good Magic 247
Chapter 14: Ten Dead Magicians Worth Knowing 253
Chapter 15: Ten Things to Say When Things Go Wrong 259
Part 7: Appendixes 261
Appendix A: How to Get More into Magic 263
Appendix B: Magic Words: A Glossary 267
Appendix C: Trickography 275
Index 281
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