Magic Tricks for Kids: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for 25 Amazing Illusions

By: Phil Ackerly

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Synopsis: Learn magic and performance skills with 25 astounding magic tricks! Want to learn how to levitate a coffee cup? Magically double your money? Become a mind reader? Discover the secrets to these tricks and more in Magic Tricks for Kids. Watch jaws drop as you perform these wonderful illusions using simple, step-by-step instructions and homemade props. Gain confidence with easier tricks at the start of the book before moving on to more complex magic tricks that require sleight-of-hand skills. Finally, learn some spellbinding card tricks and how to make items appear out of thin air! You'll wow your family and friends while learning the art of a mesmerizing performance. Magic Tricks for Kids includes: DIY magic—All the magic tricks use simple household objects, making them easy to perform anytime. A chapter on magical crafts also shows you how to make a magic wand, a magic box, and a magic table to help you put on fantastic shows at home. The code—Learn the respected "Magician's Code," including the most important rule—never reveal how the trick is done. More than magic—With sample scripts to go along with each trick, you'll learn the art of patter—injecting your performance with comedy, suspense, and surprise! With Magic Tricks for Kids, you'll blow minds and astonish your friends.