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"Generations of entertainers have amused audiences of children and adults with the art of hand shadows, using only a light source and their own two hands to form immediately recognizable profiles of people and animals. Lovers of nostalgia and aspiring hand shadow artists will delight in this facsimile of a 1913 book, which features more than 50 hand shadows. These quaint illustrations depict many different types of shadows, from swans, rabbits, and...
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"Joshua Jay, one of the world's most accomplished magicians, not only opens that door but brings us inside to reveal the artistry and obsessiveness, esoteric history, and long-whispered-about traditions of a subject shrouded in mystery. In 52 short, compulsively readable essays, Jay describes how he does it, whether it's through the making of illusions, the psychology behind them, or the way technology influences the world of magic. He considers the...
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Astonish and amaze with step-by-step instructions for 101 simple, mind-blowing magic tricks—no fancy equipment needed!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Step right up and try not one, not two, not three, but 101 Magic Tricks! Delight kids and adults alike with easy-to-master tricks and illusions.
Learn classic sleight-of-hand techniques that are simple enough for any apprentice to grasp. Conquer magical ruses that require no special...
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Step right up and try not one, not two, not three, but 101 Magic Tricks! Delight kids and adults alike with easy-to-master tricks and illusions.
Learn classic sleight-of-hand techniques that are simple enough for any apprentice to grasp. Conquer magical ruses that require no special...
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Originally published in 1952, this classic guidebook provides a complete treatise on sleight of hand coin conjuring, making an excellent companion for those who want to impress and entertain with some classic magic tricks. Complete with instructional diagrams, it explains a variety of coin act techniques, including vanishing, sleeving and cuffing. The final chapter helps you to prepare the routine for your coin magic performance. Contents include:...
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Teach Yourself 25 Easy Tricks with Everyday Objects! Imagine walking into any room and performing a variety of magic tricks with common objects that almost everyone has. In this book there are easy to learn tricks with coins, straws, pens, rings, and more. Amaze your friends and family, because these magic tricks are easy to learn and fun to perform. Get it now. Discover How to do Simple Magic Tricks Vanishes Transformations Magical repairs Transportations...
6) How to Win Game Shows: Winning Tips, Tactics and Strategies From Game Show Producers, Hosts, Writers
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Do you dream of competing on a game show? The excitement! The cash! The fabulous prizes! What if there was a resource that compiled all the most powerful game show tips and hints — from both sides of the camera, in one place?
Now there is. Two-time game show champion Stephen Hall has been blogging at HowToWinGameShowsdotcom since 2013, where he's distilled all of his own best game show winning tips, along with tips from game show hosts, game show...
7) Concert
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"In Concert, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a musical performance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this form of entertainment. A labeled diagram identifies parts of a concert hall, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about going to a concert using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Concert...
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&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RIllusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy—Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world's most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini's amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this Jewish...
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Do you remember Hancock's Half Hour? Was this iconic radio show and later TV series appointment listening and viewing in your house when you were growing up? Were you a fan of the lad? If so, you are certain to enjoy The Tony Hancock Quiz Book. On what BBC radio show did Tony Hancock first appear on 9 January 1949? At which theatre, in front of a live audience, was the first Hancock's Half Hour recorded? How old was Tony Hancock when he died? The...
10) Dance
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Introduces readers to the sport of dance. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
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The Silicon Valley Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering all facets of the classic HBO series! As a fun game it will separate the Gavin Belson's from the Peter Gregory's and the End Frame's from the Pied Piper's and is a fantastic way to enjoy the show even more. Always blue, always blue, always blue...
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Game of Thrones is the epic fantasy tale that closely follows the A Song of Fire and Ice novels written by George R. R. Martin. The second season mostly covers the second book A Clash of Kings. Following the events of the first season war is brewing throughout the Seven Kingdoms. With the petty boy king Joffrey sitting on the Iron Throne guided by his deceitful mother Cersei and the honorable Robb Stark out to avenge the actions against his father...
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The Star Trek Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering all facets of the classic original series! As a fun family game it will separate the Kirk's from the Gorn, the Spock's from the red shirts, and is a fantastic way to enjoy Trek even more.
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The Star Wars Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering all facets of the classic original series! As a fun family game it will separate the droids from the nerf herders and the Jedi from the empire, and is a fantastic way to enjoy Star Wars even more.
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Following the events of Dexter and the Ice Truck Killer in the first season Dexter finds himself tailed by one of his colleagues and having not killed anybody for a month. He finds out information about Harry that he is shocked by and that shakes Dexter's belief in Harry's code. Dexter's sister Debra finds herself struggling with her experience with the Ice Truck Killer in the events of last season too putting stress on her relationships with those...
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After the mid season finale, the Walking Dead returned for the second half of it's third season. The tension between the survivors at the prison led by a Rick barely holding onto his sanity and the Woodbury residents led by a revenge driven Governor rises and war seems inevitable. This book covers the final 7 episodes of season three up to the Governor finally making his move. Inside this book are over 100 questions of varying difficulty so batten...
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The third season of Walking Dead picks up a little after the end of season 2. The group are now a well drilled killing force and when they find an abandoned prison they do their best to make it their new home. The third season also introduces the town of Woodbury and the shady Governor. This book covers the first 9 episodes of season three up to the mid season finale where the survivors stage their assault on Woodbury. Inside this book are over 100...
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American Horror Story: Murder House is the hugely popular FX show about the Harmon family who move into a new home that has a dark and disturbing history. Full of twists and turns this show had no ground where it feared to tread and kept viewers hooked on the mysteries it kept throwing up and it's engaging characters. Inside this book are over 100 questions about the show, it's characters and the history of the Murder House so dare to step inside...
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Game of Thrones is the epic fantasy tale that closely follows the A Song of Fire and Ice novels written by George R. R. Martin. Covering the ruling families of the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos as they fight for control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms. This show has kept viewers engrossed with it's multiple story lines of loyalty and betrayal. See what you remember about the many characters and events from the first season of...
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