Explains the precepts of misdirection, optical illusion, and other techniques used by magicians to manipulate an audience
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What goes into a magic show
My first idea was to write an encyclopedia of "things to look for in a magic show" to show readers how they could figure out how the trick is done. But I soon realized there was lots of careful planning and psychological influencing of the audience that goes into a well-done illusion. In the end, the book contains both the encyclopedia, and the explanations of how magicians try to maniupulate our minds.
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Seller: Archives Books, Inc., Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Jacket in Fair condition. No markings on text. Smudge on foredge. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Friday. Seller Inventory # mon0000728873
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Fair. First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. Hinge cracked. (performing art, magic, magic tricks). Seller Inventory # X14H-00386
Seller: AardBooks, Fitzwilliam, NH, U.S.A.
Condition: Near Fine/VG. 3rd ptg. 8vo. 441pp. 1/2" tape repaired tear bottom front right corner, and some rubbing to. DJ. In mylar. Seller Inventory # MAIN023564I
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Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Third printing. Hi-liting on a few pages, else near fine in a fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 24851
Seller: San Rafael Books, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Paper-Covered Boards. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st American Edition. " Secret Methods Magicians & Others Use to Deceive Their Audience" Forward by Henry Gordon.Illustrated. Signed and Inscribed by Schiffman. Near Fine in Near Fine D. J. Size: 8vo. Yes. Seller Inventory # 3602
Seller: Aladdin Books, Fullerton, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. Very good in near fine dust jacket. Slight soiling to outer edge of text block. Lower corner of rear board has small abrasion. No markings, no bookplate, no remainder mark. In near fine dust jacket with no chips or tears. Seller Inventory # 126617
Seller: Veronica's Books, Gig Harbor, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2nd printing. Tight copy in mylar-protected dust jacket. 441pp. Seller Inventory # 066529
Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. 441pp, b/w ills, glossary, bibliography, index. Prev owner's initials in yellow marker written large on the lower page edges by the spine foot. Papered boards in dust-jacket. The many examples and explanations of the art of misdirection are among the highlights of the book. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 025853
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