Wow! How did that happen? Amaze your friends with these terrific tricks. Try the illusions provided, then all those in the book. You’ll soon be a Master Magician! * Learn conjuring secrets. * What to do and what to say. * Includes tricks with everyday items.

Discover hundreds of wild animal facts about the world's deadliest animals in this compendium perfect for animal lovers!Get up close and personal with the deadliest animals on Earth! Learn about the venomous saliva of the Komodo dragon, examine a cheetah's long claws, and shiver at the mouth of a fangtooth fish. Then, turn to the final spread to see the animals ranked by danger level!This large-trim photographic animal book will satisfy every reader obsesse...

A desert tomb had been sealed for thousands of years. The first explorers to see inside found extraordinary golden treasures, the mummy of a young pharaoh, and an early death! At least that is the story of King Tut’s curse. There are many more stories of cursed mummies and other preserved bodies from all over the world. But is any of it true? Read all about these spooky tales and learn how to think differently about curses to explain what was really going on.

The judges of Salem, Massachusetts, said Giles Corey was a witch and must be put to death by the sheriff. Before he died, Corey cursed all the sheriffs of Salem to an early death. That curse only seemed to end once the sheriff’s office was moved to another town. Many other locations around the world are said to be cursed. Learn the histories behind these stories, and why people believe in curses.

Pro wrestling always thrills fans, but when two rivals enter the ring, the excitement soars to another level. Discover the biggest rivalries in wrestling and the insults, knockouts, and submission holds that led to them.

Pro wrestling matches are full of flamboyant entrances, raucous speeches, and punishing finishing moves. Read about some of the most thrilling moments in wrestling history and cheer on your favorite fighters to victory.

Pro wrestling stars such as Hulk Hogan, John Cena, and Becky Lynch have entertained fans for generations. Explore their signature moves and relive their careers as they stomp, punch, and body-slam their way to victory.

An incredible blue diamond was said to have been stolen from a goddess. Through the centuries, people who owned the gem seemed to suffer terrible luck. A king even lost his entire kingdom! That is the story of the Hope Diamond curse. There are many more stories of cursed gems and other objects from all over the world. Read about these eerie tales and learn the truths behind them.

Anarchist, Zen Buddhist, Playboy editor and novelist Robert Shea is best known for the Illuminatus! Trilogy, a cult classic co-authored with Robert Anton Wilson that has never gone out of print. He also had a successful career writing action-filled but philosophical historical novels such as Shike and All Things Are Lights. Shea was still developing his career as a novelist and w...

Young readers will love learning about Baryonyx, a dinosaur that looked like an alligator and was as tall as a giraffe. Photorealistic images help bring this dinosaur to life.

The triceratops had horns and thick skin similar to today's rhinoceros. However, this dinosaur was actually much larger and had other unique features. Engaging text and photorealistic images teach readers about this interesting herbivore.

With spikes on its tail and plates on its back, the stegosaurus was one tough dinosaur. Photorealistic images and engaging text support readers learning about this fascinating dino.