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, sleight of hand, and reconstruction, provides a better understanding of this ancient art, and offers a section on psychics that warns of their deceptive magic skills.
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Peter Lamont is a research fellow at the Koestler Parapsychology unit at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick. Richard Wiseman heads the psychology research unit at the University of Hertfordshire. He is the author of The Luck Factor.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This is a good book for beginners and intermediate performers who would like to understand and learn the different styles, psychological and mind set of the magic and mentalism profession. The book must be read from cover to cover as chapters build on each others knowledge. Great knowledge to be had.
Lawrence O'Leary
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This exceptional book studies the theoretical and above all psychological elements of conjuring, in an analytical way, expecially considering the Misdirection and the Reconstruction. It is very very interesting and you can learn much from it. I am a magician so I know what I say.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By V. M. Kenkre
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This book, Magic in Theory by Lamont and Wiseman, is a competent book but is not inspiring. There are good discussions on most topics related to the subject matter but the style is dry and clinical. Strong Magic by Ortiz is better. The books by Tamariz are much better and the very recent book by Schneider, titled "Theory and Practice of Magic Deception" is head over shoulders superior. You might want to consult my review of the latter book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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A brilliant, quick read
I was tempted to only give this book 4 stars, but I did enjoy it. It was a breeze reading through it and I suggest that anyone interested in the theoretical aspects of conjuring... Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Alexander Hardison
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Good basic intro
This is a good basic introduction for the new magician. I wish I had found something like this 40 years ago! Read more
Published on May 10, 2009 by John W. Cassell
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Sister's gift
I bought this for my brother and he loved it. I can't review it.
Published on January 9, 2007 by Phyllis Gillman PhD
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Magic in Theory - Review by Clark May
I recently purchased Magic in Theory which is a college level text on the theoretical and psychological elements of performing as a Magician. Read more
Published on October 1, 2005 by Clark B. May
