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Illusionology : the secret science of magic / by Albert D. Schafer ; [illustrations by Levi Pinfold and David Wyatt, with Tomislav Tomić].

Secret science of magic (portion title)
Schafer, Albert D. (Author). Wyatt, David, 1968- (illustrator.). Pinfold, Levi, (illustrator.). Tomić, Tomislav, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Do you wonder how Harry Houdini performed his amazing escapes? Are you burning to learn the art of making a beautiful woman appear to levitate? Look closely, for the secrets of the world's most famous magicians and illusionists - from the ancient Egyptians through the early twentieth century "Handcuff King" himself - are contained within! More than a fascinating history of magic through the ages, Illusionology is an indispensable guide unveiling step-by-step instructions for more than twenty-five astonishing feats.

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  • ISBN: 9780763655884
  • ISBN: 0763655880
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (upaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm.
  • Edition: First United States edition
  • Publisher: Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes various fold-outs, cards, and other magic trick items.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Magic tricks > History > Juvenile literature.
Optical illusions > Juvenile literature.
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Toy and movable books.

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Old Fort Branch Library JUV 793.8 SCH (Text) 37810435386569 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/20/2026

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