Easy Mind-Reading Tricks
by Robert Mandelberg
from Sterling
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation
by Ollie Johnston
from Disney Editions
An out-of-print collector's item since 1986, the definitive account of the development of Disney animation explains what made Disney's style unique and features original sketches and drawings revealing the origins of Mickey and the rest. National ad/promo.
Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic
by Mark Wilson
from Running Press Kids
The Houdini Box
from Aladdin
Victor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, walk through walls, and perform any number of Houdini's astonishing magic tricks...without success. Then -- amazingly -- he actually meets his idol, and begs Houdini to explain himself. A mysterious locked box is the magician's only answer, and Victor is left to wonder: Does the box contain the secrets to the most famous magic tricks ever performed?
World's Best Card Tricks
by Bob Longe
from Sterling
Escape!: The Story of The Great Houdini
by Sid Fleischman
from Collins
How did he walk through walls, escape drowning, and shatter iron chains that were tightly wrapped around him?
The rare photos in this book might help you figure it out. So might the exclusive update about the rumor that Houdini was poisoned. But just remember, a true magician never reveals his tricks. . . .
Harry Houdini (DK Biography)
by Vicki Cobb
from DK CHILDREN
DK¹s acclaimed DK Biography series tackles two of history¹s most colorful figures in Harry Houdini and Albert Einstein. Perfect for book reports or summer reading, the DK Biography series brings a new clarity and narrative voice to history¹s most colorful figures.
Klutz Book of Magic (Klutz)
from Klutz
Although this is a beginner’s volume, it is not filled with beginner magic. This is real magic and these are real tricks. We had to fight to get them and you, gentle reader, will have to take the Magician’s Won’t-tell Oath on the first page or we won’t let you in the book.
Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks For Children (Dover Books on Magic)
by Karl Fulves
from Dover Publications
Magic Secrets (I Can Read Book 3)
by Rose Wyler
from HarperTrophy
"Most of the magic tricks presented here are easily understood and appear to be simple to learn and to execute with ample practice. Disappearing coins, rope tricks, a genie in a bottle, and many others provide interesting stunts to amaze and mystify one's friends." SLJ.
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