Abracadabra
The Story of Magic Through the Ages
Kids, Beautiful and Interesting, Performing Arts, Creative Kids, Games and Activities
| Author: | HP Newquist | ISBN: | 9781627795258 |
| Publisher: | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) | Publication: | November 17, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) | Language: | English |
| Author: | HP Newquist |
| ISBN: | 9781627795258 |
| Publisher: | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
| Publication: | November 17, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
