The secret lore of magic is a book by idries shah on the subject of magical texts. Book and join this experience from your computer, phone, or tablet. There is an unwritten rule among magicians never to reveal how a trick is done. It has been translated into more than fifty languages and remains one of the longestrunning bestsellers of this century. The making of americas first superhero kalush, william, sloman, larry on. Houdinis magic shop offers magic tricks, gags, pranks and novelties with the theme of the late great harry houdini. The power in 2010, the magic in 2012, and hero in 20. Houdini on magic dover magic books houdini, harry on. Cannell, professional magician, friend, and colleague of houdini in the magicians club, was the first to explain rationally how houdini achieved his. In the magic, rhonda byrne reveals lifechanging knowledge about the power of gratitude that was hidden within a twothousand year old sacred text. With these four books, which comprise the magical secrets series, you can learn the intaglio process.
Magic secrets revealed beneath one of four styrofoam cups is a razor sharp blade standing straight up. Most of the magic tricks presented here are easily. The secrets of houdini dover magic books cannell, j. Later that same year, rhondas book of the secret was released. The open book talks about the tricks that gamblers, crooks, grafters and con men have used over the years and still use today. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Americas first magic shop existed in new york city before the turn of the century, and magic was performed in closeup style in the bars on broadway as far back as the mid 1700s. Humorous pictures and an easytofollow text make magic simple and fun, even for be. First published in 1957, it includes several major sourcebooks of magical arts. He also gives instructions for 44 eyecatching stage tricks. Exposing his closely kept professional secrets, and revealing in general terms the whole art of stage magic, this book is now considered the classic study of houdinis strange deceptions. The open book, exposes the tricks and traps used to befuddle the mind of the gullible public. Watch as the masked magician smashes one cup after another. So when a 2004 exhibition explained harry houdinis illusions, magicians around the world were apoplectic. Written by the master magician himself, this fascinating work reveals the secrets behind how houdini escaped numerous deathdefying stunts and exposed a variety of fake spiritualists.
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