Bibliograph

Abracadabra, the story of magic through the ages, HP Newquist ; with illustrations by Aleksey & Olga Ivanov

Type

Label

Abracadabra, the story of magic through the ages, HP Newquist ; with illustrations by Aleksey & Olga Ivanov

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Abracadabra

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1724885

Responsibility statement

HP Newquist ; with illustrations by Aleksey & Olga Ivanov

Sub title

the story of magic through the ages

Summary

"Magic is a word we use to describe something amazing, awe-inspiring, or spectaular. Truly great magic makes us believe in things we know can't be real. In the hands of the greatest magicians, even a simple card trick can become truly wondrous. Now, in this nonfiction narrative of magic through the ages, HP Newquist explains how the world's most famous tricks were created. From the oracles of ancient Egypt and the wizards of medieval Europe on to the exploits of Houdini and modern practitioners like Criss Angel, this book unlocks the secrets behind centuries of magic and illusion. Fully illustrated and including step-by-step instructions for eight classic magic tricks, this book will have middle-grade readers spellbound."--Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification