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Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell

by Susanna Clarke ...

In the Hugo-award winning, epic New York Times Bestseller and basis for the BBC miniseries, two men change England's history when they bring magic back into the world.In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars in 1806, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from England - until the reclusive Mr. Norrell reveals his powers and becomes an overnight celebrity.Another practicing magician ... Read more

$14.48 USD

In the Hugo-award winning, epic New York Times Bestseller and basis for the BBC miniseries, two men change England's history when they bring magic back into the world.In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars in 1806, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from England - until the reclusive Mr. Norrell reveals his powers and becomes an overnight celebrity.Another practicing magician
... Read more
The Mark of Beelzebub

A Story of the Occult and High Magic

by Charles. L. Orsborne ...

Life is a spiral. You are continually learning by experience, some of it very unhappy and unpleasant in order to drive the lesson home better. You can only get through a little bit in each life so you have to keep coming back, but each time rising up the scale of evolution a little higher. If you were a Tuttiman, it is quite on the cards that I was a maiden. On the other hand, I could have been a ... Read more

$4.49 USD

Life is a spiral. You are continually learning by experience, some of it very unhappy and unpleasant in order to drive the lesson home better. You can only get through a little bit in each life so you have to keep coming back, but each time rising up the scale of evolution a little higher. If you were a Tuttiman, it is quite on the cards that I was a maiden. On the other hand, I could have been a
... Read more
Scarne on Card Tricks

by John Scarne ...

Series series Dover Magic Books
This marvelous treasury of card magic presents the exact details of 155 professional card tricks — none of them requiring sleight-of-hand dexterity — assembled by the world's number-one card wizard, John Scarne. An authority on gambling and card tricks, Scarne won renown for teaching professional gamblers how to sharpen their skills and avoid being fleeced. For this collection of mystifying and ... Read more

$9.62 USD

This marvelous treasury of card magic presents the exact details of 155 professional card tricks — none of them requiring sleight-of-hand dexterity — assembled by the world's number-one card wizard, John Scarne. An authority on gambling and card tricks, Scarne won renown for teaching professional gamblers how to sharpen their skills and avoid being fleeced. For this collection of mystifying and
... Read more
Magic in Theory

An Introduction to the Theoretical and Psychological Elements of Conjuring

by Peter Lamont, Professor Richard Wiseman ...

A useful manual for any magician or curious spectator who wonders why the tricks seem so real, this guide examines the psychological aspects of a magician's work. Exploring the ways in which human psychology plays into the methods of conjuring rather than focusing on the individual tricks alone, this explanation of the general principles of magic includes chapters on the use of misdirection, ... Read more

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A useful manual for any magician or curious spectator who wonders why the tricks seem so real, this guide examines the psychological aspects of a magician's work. Exploring the ways in which human psychology plays into the methods of conjuring rather than focusing on the individual tricks alone, this explanation of the general principles of magic includes chapters on the use of misdirection,
... Read more
Magic Tricks for Kids: 79 Astonishing Magic Tricks for Kids

by JB Books Ltd ...

This magic tricks for kids book is packed with astonishing tricks! Guaranteed to keep any child entertained for hours the tricks in this book will astound the entire family. Filled with amazing fun, safe magic tricks that are suitable for all ages, even the adults will enjoy these epic magic tricks! All the tricks use household objects, no special equipment required! Easy to follow steps allow any ... Read more

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This magic tricks for kids book is packed with astonishing tricks! Guaranteed to keep any child entertained for hours the tricks in this book will astound the entire family. Filled with amazing fun, safe magic tricks that are suitable for all ages, even the adults will enjoy these epic magic tricks! All the tricks use household objects, no special equipment required! Easy to follow steps allow any
... 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

$7.99 USD

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
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

$8.99 USD

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
Sleights of Mind

What the Neuroscience of Magic Reveals About Our Everyday Deceptions

by Stephen L. Macknik, Susana Martinez-Conde, Sandra Blakeslee ...

"This book doesn't just promise to change the way you think about sleight of hand and David Copperfield—it will also change the way you think about the mind." —Jonah Lehrer, New York Times–bestselling authorStephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde, the founders of the exciting new discipline of neuromagic, have convinced some of the world's greatest magicians to allow scientists to study their ... Read more

$12.95 USD

"This book doesn't just promise to change the way you think about sleight of hand and David Copperfield—it will also change the way you think about the mind." —Jonah Lehrer, New York Times–bestselling authorStephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde, the founders of the exciting new discipline of neuromagic, have convinced some of the world's greatest magicians to allow scientists to study their
... Read more
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

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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

$4.49 USD

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
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

$8.45 USD

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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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
African Oracles in 10 Mi

by Richard T. Kaser ...

For more than 1000 years, the Yoruba of Nigeria have planned their lives, found true love, and learned their destiny through a vibrant and poetic fortune-telling system. African Oracles in 10 Minutes puts the power of these ancient methods in your hands.Sensing the strong link between sexual and spiritual energy, the Yoruba have traditionally explored both male and female paths to wisdom. You can ... Read more

$4.99 USD

For more than 1000 years, the Yoruba of Nigeria have planned their lives, found true love, and learned their destiny through a vibrant and poetic fortune-telling system. African Oracles in 10 Minutes puts the power of these ancient methods in your hands.Sensing the strong link between sexual and spiritual energy, the Yoruba have traditionally explored both male and female paths to wisdom. You can
... 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

$9.99 USD

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
I Lie for Money

Candid, Outrageous Stories from a Magician's Misadventures

by Steve Spill ...

Teller of Penn & Teller declares “nobody knows more about magic from the inside than Steve.” Here is Steve Spill’s life story about lying for a living.In this irreverent memoir, magician Steve Spill reveals how he managed to survive decades inside a rarely profitable, often maddening, but ultimately rewarding offbeat showbiz profession—that of a working magician.Starting when his grandfather sewed ... Read more

$11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Teller of Penn & Teller declares “nobody knows more about magic from the inside than Steve.” Here is Steve Spill’s life story about lying for a living.In this irreverent memoir, magician Steve Spill reveals how he managed to survive decades inside a rarely profitable, often maddening, but ultimately rewarding offbeat showbiz profession—that of a working magician.Starting when his grandfather sewed
... Read more
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

$9.99 USD

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 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

$12.49 USD

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
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

$8.99 USD 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
Inkdeath

by Cornelia Funke ...

Series Book 3 - Inkheart
The third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.Pre-order Cornelia Funke's highly-anticipated return to the Inkworld: The Colour of Revenge, coming in October 2024.'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones on InkheartLife in the Inkworld has ... ... Read more

$8.45 USD

The third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.Pre-order Cornelia Funke's highly-anticipated return to the Inkworld: The Colour of Revenge, coming in October 2024.'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones on InkheartLife in the Inkworld has ...
... Read more
Visual Illusions

by James Kingston ...

Series series Minibooks
Visual Illusions, also called Optical Illusions are basically games the eyes play with our brains. They take many forms, there are three main types: literal optical illusions that create images that are different from the objects that make them, physiological ones that are the effects on the eyes and brain of excessive stimulation of a specific type (brightness, tilt, color, movement), and ... Read more

$3.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Visual Illusions, also called Optical Illusions are basically games the eyes play with our brains. They take many forms, there are three main types: literal optical illusions that create images that are different from the objects that make them, physiological ones that are the effects on the eyes and brain of excessive stimulation of a specific type (brightness, tilt, color, movement), and
... Read more
The Intuitive Magician

Mastering Magic Through Improvisation

by Justin Higham ...

A guide for intermediate studentsWith over 40 years' experience in magic and as one of only a handful of professional magic teachers worldwide, Justin Higham is in a unique position to write about the challenges magicians face in learning and performing magic. This book offers valuable insights into why magicians find it hard to perform impromptu: why they forget their tricks and why things so ... Read more

$17.99 USD

A guide for intermediate studentsWith over 40 years' experience in magic and as one of only a handful of professional magic teachers worldwide, Justin Higham is in a unique position to write about the challenges magicians face in learning and performing magic. This book offers valuable insights into why magicians find it hard to perform impromptu: why they forget their tricks and why things so
... Read more
Sleight of Hand: A Practical Manual of Legerdemain for Amateurs & Others

Enriched edition. Mastering the Art of Magic: A Comprehensive Guide to Sleight of Hand and Illusionist Techniques

by Edwin Thomas Sachs, Julian Elliott ...

In "Sleight of Hand: A Practical Manual of Legerdemain for Amateurs & Others," Edwin Thomas Sachs provides a comprehensive examination of the art of deception through magic and illusion. Written in a clear, instructional style, the book presents a series of meticulously detailed techniques designed to equip aspiring magicians with the necessary skills to perform a variety of tricks. Sachs offers a ... Read more

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In "Sleight of Hand: A Practical Manual of Legerdemain for Amateurs & Others," Edwin Thomas Sachs provides a comprehensive examination of the art of deception through magic and illusion. Written in a clear, instructional style, the book presents a series of meticulously detailed techniques designed to equip aspiring magicians with the necessary skills to perform a variety of tricks. Sachs offers a
... Read more
Metroid Dread Strategy Guide and Walkthrough

100% Unofficial - 100% Helpful

by Alpha Strategy Guides ...

Become a Metroid Master with our Metroid Dread strategy guide for the Nintendo Switch. It's jam-packed with:✔ Strategies for beating every enemy and mastering every single boss!✔ We show you how to collect key items out of their intended order to make the game even more fun!✔ We teach you how to walljump, bomb jump as high as you want, and turn Samus into a human missile with the Shinespark!✔ The ... Read more

$9.97 USD

Become a Metroid Master with our Metroid Dread strategy guide for the Nintendo Switch. It's jam-packed with:✔ Strategies for beating every enemy and mastering every single boss!✔ We show you how to collect key items out of their intended order to make the game even more fun!✔ We teach you how to walljump, bomb jump as high as you want, and turn Samus into a human missile with the Shinespark!✔ The
... Read more
Unlocking The Dungeon: A Beginner's Guide to D&D Mastery Kindle Edition

by Michael Missildine PhD ...

Embark on an Epic Quest: Master the Game That Defined a GenreDelve into the mystical realm of fantasy and embark on an adventure that will kindle your imagination and challenge your wits. "Unlocking the Dungeon: A Beginner's Guide to D&D Mastery" is your personal grimoire, casting light upon the secrets of the world's most legendary role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you are a newcomer ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on an Epic Quest: Master the Game That Defined a GenreDelve into the mystical realm of fantasy and embark on an adventure that will kindle your imagination and challenge your wits. "Unlocking the Dungeon: A Beginner's Guide to D&D Mastery" is your personal grimoire, casting light upon the secrets of the world's most legendary role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you are a newcomer
... Read more

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