Learn to do astounding feats with few or no props and a minimum of sleight of hand. Tricks with cards, coins and rope, comedy magic, mental dexterity and much more, including expert advice on psychological misdirection and dramatic presentation. "The best book yet on easy-to-do magic." — Martin Gardner. 247 black-and-white illustrations.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
very good magic,
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This review is from: Big Book of Magic Tricks (Dover Magic Books) (Paperback)
I found this book in a used book store in New York City for under $3 (including tax). Being an amateur magician is one of my hobbies. This book definitely has numerous great magic tricks for both beginners and experienced amateurs. The only problem is that it includes long introductions and long explanations. Also it has a mixture of both weak tricks as well as great tricks using items that are easily obtainable. To get the most out of this book you've got to browse over and skip tricks or parts that are not appealing to you. When you get to the good tricks read them carefully and practice often. Then you will see that this is a very good magic book. Another plus is that the most tricks do not require sleight of hand (which can take hours or days to learn). Some of the better tricks do require some preparation and practice. If the author would have selected the best tricks only and shortened the excessive explanations and advise, I would've given this book a 5 star! It does deserve 4 stars, however, because among the bad tricks are some very clever and original classics that most people can learn with some patience and effort. Since the aim of this book is to learn some good magic tricks I strongly recommend it.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad (and I don't mean that in a good way),
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I don't think these tricks would impress even at a birthday party for 6 year olds.
Maybe 40 years ago someone would have found this book helpful. But not in this day and age.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is great!,
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This review is from: Big Book of Magic Tricks (Dover Magic Books) (Paperback)
I am new to magic, and this book made me look like a pro in no time!
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