Magic for Kids [Paperback]

Fay Presto (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1999 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Don't blink an eye!....But if you do, don't worry, because the step-by-step photographs and clear instructions in this colorful and exciting book capture every move as world-class magician Fay Presto unveils the mysteries of over 25 terrific magic tricks. 'Busted Banana,' 'Sensitive Sole,' and 'Water Surprise' are some of the tempting tricks Fay has devised to make it easy for children to put on an amazing magic show. Organized by theme, there are mathematical tricks that require little practice, new tricks, familiar tricks that take on a new twist, and even some illusion tricks (so don't throw away those large empty cartons!). A special section at the end of the book gathers together the essential information kids need to add a personal dash of panache to their performance!

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About the Author

Fay Presto, a world-class magician, has been invited to display her tricks, talents, and illusions before many audiences including such luminaries as Eric Clapton, Dustin Hoffman, and Queen Elizabeth II of England. Fay has invented and staged illusions of many types, including the launch of Microsoft Windows 95, where she arranged for Miss Hong Kong to hurtle through a plate glass window. Her titles include Making Magic.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753452103
• ISBN-13: 978-0753452103
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,959,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids?! This book will even please professionals!, November 14, 2002

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Dean Gilbert - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magic for Kids (Paperback)

This is a great book for pre-teens starting in magic. It contains a great variety of tricks, plus excellent advice. The artwork and photography are first class. Now here's the bonus: If you are a working, grown-up magician looking for equipment to add to your act, just build sturdier versions of the tricks in this book. There is even a stage illusion! You will save A LOT of money building some of this items, and they are good. Just the production tube alone is worth the price of the book, I've built some for my twin nephews, and my wife was fooled when I tried them out on her.