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The Century of Deception

The Birth of the Hoax in Eighteenth-Century England

by Ian Keable ...

‘Utter joy! A delicious romp through the heyday of balderdash and grand-scale deception, penned by one of the country’s finest magical minds.’ Derren BrownIn 1749, a newspaper advertisement appeared declaring that a man would climb inside a bottle on the stage of a London theatre. Although the crowds turned up in their hundreds to witness the trick, the performer didn’t. Over the following decades ... Read more

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‘Utter joy! A delicious romp through the heyday of balderdash and grand-scale deception, penned by one of the country’s finest magical minds.’ Derren BrownIn 1749, a newspaper advertisement appeared declaring that a man would climb inside a bottle on the stage of a London theatre. Although the crowds turned up in their hundreds to witness the trick, the performer didn’t. Over the following decades
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Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell

by Susanna Clarke ...

The 20th anniversary edition of the fantasy classic, with an introduction by V E SchwabOver 4 million copies sold'The book I wish I'd written' R F Kuang'Susanna Clarke writes with an intelligence and beauty that seems at times miraculous' Katherine Rundell'A modern masterpiece**' Spectator**'One of my all-time favourite ... ... Read more

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The 20th anniversary edition of the fantasy classic, with an introduction by V E SchwabOver 4 million copies sold'The book I wish I'd written' R F Kuang'Susanna Clarke writes with an intelligence and beauty that seems at times miraculous' Katherine Rundell'A modern masterpiece**' Spectator**'One of my all-time favourite ...
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Confessions of a Conjuror

by Derren Brown ...

The inside of Derren Brown's head is a strange and mysterious place. Now you can climb inside and wander around. Find out just how Derren's mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today.Obsessed with magic and illusions since childhood, Derren's life to date has been an extraordinary journey and here, in Confessions of a Conjuror, he ... Read more

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The inside of Derren Brown's head is a strange and mysterious place. Now you can climb inside and wander around. Find out just how Derren's mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today.Obsessed with magic and illusions since childhood, Derren's life to date has been an extraordinary journey and here, in Confessions of a Conjuror, he
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Dawn of the Firebird

A thrilling and spellbinding epic high fantasy must-read

by Sarah Mughal Rana ...

The raven, crane, and firebird each chose a tribe of man, granting humans heavenly magic.But power in man's hand caused endless wars for land.With mankind's destruction, the birds perished taking with them their magic.Magic is now rare, war common.The discarded daughter of an emperor, Khamilla Zahr-zad is raised with her mother's nomadic tribe until a violent raid ends that peaceful life. Amid the ... Read more

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The raven, crane, and firebird each chose a tribe of man, granting humans heavenly magic.But power in man's hand caused endless wars for land.With mankind's destruction, the birds perished taking with them their magic.Magic is now rare, war common.The discarded daughter of an emperor, Khamilla Zahr-zad is raised with her mother's nomadic tribe until a violent raid ends that peaceful life. Amid the
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Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore

A charming, must-read 2026 cosy fantasy romance debut with grumpy/sunshine vibes, small-town magic, and heartwarming second chances

by Emily Krempholtz ...

'Charming . . . A romance that, gently and pleasantly, asks questions about power and its uses.' The New York Times'I have rarely read a book so charming...Violet Thistlewaite might not be a villain anymore, but she's definitely stolen my heart.' Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of Sounds Like Love'An irresistibly delightful cosy fantasy' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times b... ... Read more

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'Charming . . . A romance that, gently and pleasantly, asks questions about power and its uses.' The New York Times'I have rarely read a book so charming...Violet Thistlewaite might not be a villain anymore, but she's definitely stolen my heart.' Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of Sounds Like Love'An irresistibly delightful cosy fantasy' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times b...
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The Midnight Shift

The Korean Bestselling Cult Novel

by Seon-Ran Cheon ...

Translated by Gene Png ...

'Skillfully translated . . . Cheon's novel is more than a queer paranormal mystery' -firstCLUE'An incredible blend of a murder mystery and vampire fantasy' - Reader review'Stuffed to the brim with mystery, queer romance, and just the right dash of supernatural spice' - Reader review___________________A bestseller in Korea, a biting, fast-paced vampire murder mystery exploring ... ... Read more

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'Skillfully translated . . . Cheon's novel is more than a queer paranormal mystery' -firstCLUE'An incredible blend of a murder mystery and vampire fantasy' - Reader review'Stuffed to the brim with mystery, queer romance, and just the right dash of supernatural spice' - Reader review___________________A bestseller in Korea, a biting, fast-paced vampire murder mystery exploring ...
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A Treasury of British Folklore

Maypoles, Mandrakes and Mistletoe

by Dee Dee Chainey, National Trust Books ...

An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present.An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present.Did you know, in Cumbria it was believed a person lying on a pillow stuffed with pigeon’s feathers could not die? Or that green is an unlucky colour for wedding dresses? In ... Read more

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An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present.An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present.Did you know, in Cumbria it was believed a person lying on a pillow stuffed with pigeon’s feathers could not die? Or that green is an unlucky colour for wedding dresses? In
... Read more
The Black Bird Oracle

The exhilarating new All Souls novel featuring Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont

by Deborah Harkness ...

Series series All Souls
THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, now a major Sky TV series.Reasons to read The Black Bird Oracle and the ALL SOULS series:'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted'... ... Read more

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THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, now a major Sky TV series.Reasons to read The Black Bird Oracle and the ALL SOULS series:'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted'...
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Starside

The instant No. 1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller

by Alex Aster ...

Series Book 1 - Starside Series
The stunning standard edition of Starside*, with illustrated endpapers, a special hardcover case design and jacket effects.*Enter the enchanting and deadly world of Starside, where swords have magic and power isn't inherited – it's claimed, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster.Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals ... Read more

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The stunning standard edition of Starside*, with illustrated endpapers, a special hardcover case design and jacket effects.*Enter the enchanting and deadly world of Starside, where swords have magic and power isn't inherited – it's claimed, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster.Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals
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The Great When

The fantastical first instalment of the genre-busting Long London series

by Alan Moore ...

'It does what fantasy does best which is show us something beyond our experience… this shows us something a****bsolutely new' Susanna Clarke'A breathless time-travelling classic. Savage, humane, comic, terrifying' Iain Sinclair'Unmistakably Alan' John Higgs'A beautiful riot' Guardian'I was in the wrong London. It was horrible. I'd fallen in by accident, and it was all alive and try... ... Read more

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'It does what fantasy does best which is show us something beyond our experience… this shows us something a****bsolutely new' Susanna Clarke'A breathless time-travelling classic. Savage, humane, comic, terrifying' Iain Sinclair'Unmistakably Alan' John Higgs'A beautiful riot' Guardian'I was in the wrong London. It was horrible. I'd fallen in by accident, and it was all alive and try...
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Shadowmagic

by John Lenahan ...

Series Book 1 - Shadowmagic
A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.Conor thought he was an average teenager. OK, so his father only had one hand, spoke to him in ancient languages and was a bit on the eccentric side but, other than that, life was fairly normal. Until, that is, two Celtic warriors on horseback and wearing full armour appear at his front door and try ... Read more

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A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.Conor thought he was an average teenager. OK, so his father only had one hand, spoke to him in ancient languages and was a bit on the eccentric side but, other than that, life was fairly normal. Until, that is, two Celtic warriors on horseback and wearing full armour appear at his front door and try
... Read more
Inkheart

by Cornelia Funke ...

Series Book 1 - Inkheart
A gorgeous edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.WATCH THE MOVIE ON NETFLIX NOW'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.' Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year.' The Times</str... ... Read more

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A gorgeous edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.WATCH THE MOVIE ON NETFLIX NOW'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.' Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year.' The Times</str...
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Nothing Is Impossible

The Real-Life Adventures of a Street Magician

by Dynamo ...

'I immersed myself in magic. I read every book I could get my hands on and practised and practised, day after day and night after night. Magic became my world...some might say an obsession.'When you're a kid life can seem tough; tougher for some than others. But the darkest of times can also be the most enlightening.When his late granddad showed him magic for the first time, Steven Frayne knew ... Read more

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'I immersed myself in magic. I read every book I could get my hands on and practised and practised, day after day and night after night. Magic became my world...some might say an obsession.'When you're a kid life can seem tough; tougher for some than others. But the darkest of times can also be the most enlightening.When his late granddad showed him magic for the first time, Steven Frayne knew
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Prince of Hazel and Oak

by John Lenahan ...

Series Book 2 - Shadowmagic
The eagerly-awaited sequel to Shadowmagic.Having returned to the real world from Tir Na Nog at the end of the last book, our hero Conor finds himself arrested for the murder of his father.When he explains to the cops that his dad is safe and well and enjoying life as king of a land of elves, imps and banshees they understandably think he is a nutcase.That is until he is rescued by Celtic warriors ... Read more

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The eagerly-awaited sequel to Shadowmagic.Having returned to the real world from Tir Na Nog at the end of the last book, our hero Conor finds himself arrested for the murder of his father.When he explains to the cops that his dad is safe and well and enjoying life as king of a land of elves, imps and banshees they understandably think he is a nutcase.That is until he is rescued by Celtic warriors
... Read more
The Shadowmagic Trilogy

by John Lenahan ...

A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.The complete Shadowmagic trilogy. Including Shadowmagic, Prince of Hazel and Oak and Sons of Macha.Shadowmagic is a fantasy adventure for young adults (although grown ups will like it too). Written by one of the most popular magicians in the country it brings a fresh approach to the genre and will ... Read more

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A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.The complete Shadowmagic trilogy. Including Shadowmagic, Prince of Hazel and Oak and Sons of Macha.Shadowmagic is a fantasy adventure for young adults (although grown ups will like it too). Written by one of the most popular magicians in the country it brings a fresh approach to the genre and will
... Read more
I Hear A New World

The Brand New Fantastical Historical Novel from Icon Alan Moore

by Alan Moore ...

'Extraordinary' Susanna Clarke, bestselling author of Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr NorrellA continuation of The Great When; a dark and beguiling tour through the streets of London - fictional and real - by a legend of modern fantasyIt's 1958. A time of Rock and Roll, of protest, riot and change… and London is full of danger. Dennis Knuckleyard is finally growing up, and above all he wants to ... Read more

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'Extraordinary' Susanna Clarke, bestselling author of Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr NorrellA continuation of The Great When; a dark and beguiling tour through the streets of London - fictional and real - by a legend of modern fantasyIt's 1958. A time of Rock and Roll, of protest, riot and change… and London is full of danger. Dennis Knuckleyard is finally growing up, and above all he wants to
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The Royal Road to Card Magic

by Jean Hugard ...

This antiquarian volume contains an easy-to-digest and novice-friendly guide to learning card tricks, with descriptions and instructions designed to teach the reader a number of shuffling techniques and related tricks. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful illustrations, this guide will appeal to the novice magician and those with an interest in learning card tricks. It is not to be ... Read more

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This antiquarian volume contains an easy-to-digest and novice-friendly guide to learning card tricks, with descriptions and instructions designed to teach the reader a number of shuffling techniques and related tricks. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful illustrations, this guide will appeal to the novice magician and those with an interest in learning card tricks. It is not to be
... Read more
Fooling Houdini

Adventures in the World of Magic

by Alex Stone ...

Alex Stone, part of the underground magic circuit, is determined to take his lifelong hobby to the professional level, to reach the pinnacle of this bizarre world and become a master magician.Combining his passion for magic with his studies in Physics, Stone takes us on a journey through a strange and colourful subculture of brilliant characters - a blind card sharp, street-hustlers, Las Vegas ... Read more

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Alex Stone, part of the underground magic circuit, is determined to take his lifelong hobby to the professional level, to reach the pinnacle of this bizarre world and become a master magician.Combining his passion for magic with his studies in Physics, Stone takes us on a journey through a strange and colourful subculture of brilliant characters - a blind card sharp, street-hustlers, Las Vegas
... Read more
Shadowghast

by Thomas Taylor ...

Series Book 3 - An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery
A creepy magician with a shadowy act. A legend that goes back to the dawn of time. Eerie-on-Sea just got stranger. And darker...A mysterious stage magician has set up in the theatre at the end of the pier, with an act so hypnotic and strange that Herbie Lemon and his friend Violet Parma suspect dark forces are at work. Meanwhile, folk are disappearing from Eerie-on-Sea, and no one knows why. There ... Read more

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A creepy magician with a shadowy act. A legend that goes back to the dawn of time. Eerie-on-Sea just got stranger. And darker...A mysterious stage magician has set up in the theatre at the end of the pier, with an act so hypnotic and strange that Herbie Lemon and his friend Violet Parma suspect dark forces are at work. Meanwhile, folk are disappearing from Eerie-on-Sea, and no one knows why. There
... Read more
Mindfreak

Secret Revelations

by Criss Angel ...

The hottest magician in years takes us behind–the–scenes of his hit A&E show and offers secret tips to 25 illusions you won't see anywhere else.Criss Angel is poised to take the magic world by storm. He had his first 1–hour special on ABC in '01, headlined Madison Square Garden's annual Halloween special a year later to an audience of 60,000, performed in front of 75,000 people in Times Square, ... Read more

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The hottest magician in years takes us behind–the–scenes of his hit A&E show and offers secret tips to 25 illusions you won't see anywhere else.Criss Angel is poised to take the magic world by storm. He had his first 1–hour special on ABC in '01, headlined Madison Square Garden's annual Halloween special a year later to an audience of 60,000, performed in front of 75,000 people in Times Square,
... Read more
The Expert at the Card Table - The Classic Treatise on Card Manipulation

by S. W. Erdnase ...

This early works on The Expert at the Card Table is a must have for any card playing enthusiast. To all lovers of card games it should prove interesting, and as a basis of card entertainment it is practically inexhaustible, with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and ... Read more

£6.11 or Free with Kobo Plus

This early works on The Expert at the Card Table is a must have for any card playing enthusiast. To all lovers of card games it should prove interesting, and as a basis of card entertainment it is practically inexhaustible, with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and
... Read more
The Right Way to Do Wrong

A Unique Selection of Writings by History's Greatest Escape Artist

by Harry Houdini ...

Series series Neversink
One of the most intriguing and recognized figures of the twentieth century conducts a masterclass in subversionOriginally published in 1906, The Right Way to Do Wrong was a masterclass in subversion conducted by the world’s greatest illusionist. It collected Houdini’s findings, from interviews with criminals and police officers, on the most surefire ways to commit crime and get away with it.This ... Read more

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One of the most intriguing and recognized figures of the twentieth century conducts a masterclass in subversionOriginally published in 1906, The Right Way to Do Wrong was a masterclass in subversion conducted by the world’s greatest illusionist. It collected Houdini’s findings, from interviews with criminals and police officers, on the most surefire ways to commit crime and get away with it.This
... Read more
Tricks with Your Head

Hilarious Magic Tricks and Stunts to Disgust and Delight

by Mac King, Mark Levy ...

“Mac King is a god.” —Penn and TellerTricks with Your Head is the world’s greatest (and only) collection of hilarious, mystifying, and sometimes repulsive magic tricks that you can perform with your very own head.If you’ve only thought of your head as a receptacle for so-called higher learning, or as a structure for keeping your haircut from falling into your body cavity, rejoice! Now you can use ... Read more

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“Mac King is a god.” —Penn and TellerTricks with Your Head is the world’s greatest (and only) collection of hilarious, mystifying, and sometimes repulsive magic tricks that you can perform with your very own head.If you’ve only thought of your head as a receptacle for so-called higher learning, or as a structure for keeping your haircut from falling into your body cavity, rejoice! Now you can use
... Read more
Art of 3D Drawing

An illustrated and photographic guide to creating art with three-dimensional realism

by Stefan Pabst ...

Translated by Jessica West ...

Transform simple pencil sketches into jaw-dropping, photorealistic masterpieces with The Art of 3D Drawing.World-famous 3D artist Stefan Pabst shows you how to take your drawing and painting skills to the next level with techniques for creating lifelike three-dimensional art. Begin with an overview of tools and materials, color theory and color mixing, and drawing and painting techniques. Then ... Read more

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Transform simple pencil sketches into jaw-dropping, photorealistic masterpieces with The Art of 3D Drawing.World-famous 3D artist Stefan Pabst shows you how to take your drawing and painting skills to the next level with techniques for creating lifelike three-dimensional art. Begin with an overview of tools and materials, color theory and color mixing, and drawing and painting techniques. Then
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