Knack Magic Tricks: A Step-by-Step Guide to Illusions, Sleight of Hand, and Amazing Feats

by Richard Kaufman

With a foreword by David Copperfield! * There’s nothing like performing magic—and there’s nothing like plodding through a text-heavy book on the subject whose illustrations don’t quite “do the trick.” By the publisher of The Conjuror’s Magazine , this book packs 450 full-color, step-by-step photographs, many from the magician’s point of view , plus advice on how to patter with an audience while pulling off mind-blowing deceptions, illusions, and sleights of hand. From simple to advanced, and using household and inexpensive props, Knack Magic Tricks includes tricks using cards, coins, handkerchiefs, and fruit, as well as mental tricks, anytime tricks, standup tricks, and tricks especially for kids (to be performed both for them and by them).

259 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so much fun! A lot of the tricks are readily understandable but impressive, especially the card tricks (the Nine Cards trick is probably my favourite!).

[Glenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ordered some magic books for my grandson, but this is the one he said was great! So, it is a definite five stars from a young magician when he says Grandma found the best magic book.