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Written in 1948, "The Royal Road to Card Magic" by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braué, is an important and classic beginner's guide to over 100 different card tricks. Jean Hugard, born John Gerard Rodney Boyce in Queensland, Australia in 1872, began his professional career as a magician in 1896, eventually moving to America in 1915, where he worked in vaudeville and as a stage magician. He retired from performing professionally around 1930 and began...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"David, the Magician, loves to perform magic but his favorite trick is not pulling a rabbit out of a hat or finding quarters behind the ears of children. Instead, David knows the magical power of books, which can explore dreams and develop creativity".
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Secret series volume 2
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IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 9
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Cass and Max-Ernest discover the Museum of Magic, unscramble more coded messages, and solve new mysteries in their attempt to thwart the Terces Society's ambitions of discovering immortality.
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Lemonade war series volume 5
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IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 6
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"A magic show, card tricks, and a disappearing rabbit named Professor Hoffman--the Treski kids are at it again as they try to put on a show in the face of an approaching hurricane. But nothing prepares them for what blows into town next: their long-lost dad"--
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Every trick selected had to be practical and no manipulative move was required. A means of eliminating the difficult move had to be created to present you with a variety of tricks, using only common articles that are easily obtainable. Any special apparatus required must be simple enough to be made by the average person or child. Also, any material thereof must be easily obtainable. For example, in the kitchen, garage, around the house and in a hobby...
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97 mystifying tricks done with ordinary objects that can be borrowed from the audience. Make coins appear or disappear; matchsticks jump into the air; classic cups and balls; pierce balloons without bursting them; plus tricks with dice, rubber bands, eggs, safety pins, pens and pencils, more. 185 illustrations.
15) Close-up tricks
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[2012]
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Reveals the secrets of performing magic tricks and includes step-by-step instructions, picture diagrams, and performance tips for a number of close-up tricks.
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"Gain confidence with easier tricks at the start of the book before moving on to more complex magic tricks that require sleight-of-hand skills. Finally, learn some spellbinding card tricks and how to make items appear out of thin air! You'll wow your family and friends while learning the art of a mesmerizing performance." -- Amazon.com
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 3
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"Magic Club is supposed to be fun for Frankie Miller and his friends. But that pest, Ari Goodwyn is always ruining everyone's tricks. After a really embarrassing fail, Frankie wants revenge. When the legendary magician Mystical Marvin comes to town to perform his daring stunts, Frankie sees an opportunity to get even with Ari. There's only one problem: everything goes wrong. Can Frankie and his friends make things right? Or will the opportunity disappear...
20) Magic skills
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[2013]
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"Describes the types of skills needed to do simple magic tricks, and how to train and practice to become a famous magician. Includes instructions for preparing props and tips for making the tricks and illusions work the best. Readers learn card tricks, number tricks, science tricks, and more. Encourages readers to practice and hone their performance skills"--Provided by publisher.