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Author
Pub. Date
1999
Physical Desc
xviii, 292 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Written in 1948, "The Royal Road to Card Magic" by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braué, is an important and classic beginner's guide to over 100 different card tricks. Jean Hugard, born John Gerard Rodney Boyce in Queensland, Australia in 1872, began his professional career as a magician in 1896, eventually moving to America in 1915, where he worked in vaudeville and as a stage magician. He retired from performing professionally around 1930 and began...
Author
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
xx, 208 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"A magician appears able to banish chaos at will: a deck of cards arranged in order is shuffled apparently randomly by a member of the audience. Then, hey presto! The deck is suddenly put back in its original order! Magic tricks like this are easy to perform and have an interesting mathematical foundation. In this rich, colorfully illustrated volume, Ehrhard Behrends presents around 30 card tricks and number games that are easy to learn, with no prior...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1950
Physical Desc
xi, 308 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
In this treasury, the world's number one card wizard sets forth the precise details of 150 professional card tricks - none of which require sleight-of-hand dexterity. Presented with simple instructions and clear illustrations, plus suggestions for accompanying patter, are Houdini's "Card on the Ceiling," Blackstone's "Card Trick Without Cards," Carlyle's "Piano Card Trick," Milton Berle's "Quickie Card Deal," and Scarne's very own "Drunken Poker Deal"...
Author
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
vi, 153 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
An expert presents step-by-step, foolproof instructions for 65 of his most impressive card tricks. Mystifying, entertaining illusions include "Prediction Wallet," in which the card a spectator has chosen and signed is found in the magician's wallet; "Suspense," in which a card remains dangling in midair, and many others. 116 black-and-white illustrations.
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
x, 195 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
From a professional magician and New York Times bestselling author, 116 tricks, stunts, and brainteasers that will engage the grandchildren and provide giggles, jaw-dropping awe , and wonderful memories. Guaranteed to make grandparenting even more fun, Grandpa Magic is sure to entertain--and crack up-- the grandkids. From the old pull-a-quarter-from-behind-a-kid's-ear trick and "removing your thumb" to card tricks, stunts for the dinner table,...
Author
Series
Publisher
The Childs World
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
550L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Teaches readers how to do several easy magic tricks using playing cards, including how to guess a friend's card and how to balance a cup on the edge of a card. Have you ever wanted to learn how to face paint? Or how to put on a magic show? It's easier than you think! Each book in the Make Your Own Fun series features several fun and easy activities with step-by-step illustrated guides on how to do each activity. Get ready to make your own fun!
14) Card tricks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1980
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Instructions for doing mysterious card tricks to entertain family and friends.
16) Card tricks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Kids: dazzle your friends with your magical card tricks! It's easy--just practice each step of a trick until you can do it automatically, then give equal time to the show-biz moves that will delight and amaze your friends. Master all 20 card tricks it doesn't take long, because they're broken into simple steps that show ways to hold, shuffle, cut, and spread the deck as well as how to hide and show each card. Illustrations and instructions help you...
18) Card tricks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions for 13 card tricks, plus performance tips and stories of famous magicians"--Provided by publisher.
20) Card tricks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of cards and card tricks, along with tips and easy step-by-step instructions for performing several tricks.
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