Magic Handbook - Magical illusions

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Astound and amaze your friends and family with optical illusions, mind-bending number puzzles and the best tried and tested magic tricks around. With step-by-step instructions and handy hints and tips, this series in perfect for a young Houdini in-the-making.

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Booklist Review

Magic-trick books for kids are as common as a set of playing cards, but the QEB Magic Handbook series is uncommonly good. Rather than using photographs though they sound sensible, photos usually end up being confusing this series uses sharp, comprehensible illustrations set up on old-fashioned marbled backdrops. Bonus: the pages themselves are thick enough to stand up to most trick-related mishaps. Each volume begins with a list of necessary props, and sidebars featuring famous magicians proliferate. Best of all, the friendly, crystal-clear text makes this one of the most coherent series in the genre. Magical Illusions is heavy on advance preparation but is at its most effective when it stays simple, as with the unforgettable upside-down card trick. No back matter at all, but who needs it? This is a one-stop shop--Kraus, Danie. Copyright 2010 Booklist

Horn Book Review

Each volume shows budding magicians how to perform fifteen tricks or illusions through illustrated step-by-step instructions. Sidebars include explanations of how the tricks work, performance tips, as well as descriptions and photographs of world-famous magic acts. The clear explanations and entertaining activities will satisfy readers and make them feel like actual magicians. [Review covers these QEB Magic Handbook titles: Magic with Numbers, Magical Illusions, Paper Tricks, and Pocket Tricks.] (c) Copyright 2011. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.