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Item specifics

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ISBN
9781250115393

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Square Fish
ISBN-10
1250115396
ISBN-13
9781250115393
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234735714

Product Key Features

Book Title
Abracadabra : the Story of Magic Through the Ages
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Games & Activities / Magic
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
H. P. Newquist
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
7.9 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Reviews
"Fledgling magicians will be spellbound." -- Booklist on Abracadabra "This offering stands out from similar books because of the amount of material it provides about various conjurers, illusionists, and mind readers. Newquist does not hesitate to give away trade secrets . . . " -- School Library Journal on Abracadabra "Strikes a good balance between the history and practical magic tricks. . . an enthralling read." -- Children's Literature on Abacadabra "A must-have book for every boy adventurer." --Jon Scieszka on For Boys Only "This graphically fresh and topically diverse collection should capture the imagination of its target audience." -- Publishers Weekly on For Boys Only "[Newquist] seamlessly moves among exploration of history, mythology, film, literature and scientific discovery." -- Kirkus Reviews on Here There Be Monsters "An attractive, informative book on an underrepresented topic." -- Booklist on Here There Be Monsters "Detailed and informative . . . the hardcore science is balanced with anecdotes that will capture student interest." -- School Library Journal on The Great Brain Book, "Fledgling magicians will be spellbound." -- Booklist on Abracadabra "This offering stands out from similar books because of the amount of material it provides about various conjurers, illusionists, and mind readers. Newquist does not hesitate to give away trade secrets . . . " -- School Library Journal on Abracadabra "A must-have book for every boy adventurer." --Jon Scieszka on For Boys Only "This graphically fresh and topically diverse collection should capture the imagination of its target audience." -- Publishers Weekly on For Boys Only "[Newquist] seamlessly moves among exploration of history, mythology, film, literature and scientific discovery." -- Kirkus Reviews on Here There Be Monsters "An attractive, informative book on an underrepresented topic." -- Booklist on Here There Be Monsters "Detailed and informative . . . the hardcore science is balanced with anecdotes that will capture student interest." -- School Library Journal on The Great Brain Book
Synopsis
Magicians never reveal their secrets . . . but in Abacadabra: The Story of Magic Through the Ages , HP Newquist lifts the veil: this is an illustrated history of magic complete with step-by-step instructions for eight classic magic tricks. Magic is a word we use to describe something amazing, awe-inspiring, or spectacular. 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, including: -the oracles of ancient Egypt -the wizards of medieval Europe -the exploits of Houdini -modern practitioners like Criss Angel -and more Abracadabra by HP Newquist will have middle-grade readers spellbound. This book unlocks the secrets behind centuries of magic, magicians, and illusion. Praise for Abacadabra: The Story of Magic Through the Ages "Strikes a good balance between the history and practical magic tricks . . . an enthralling read." -- Children's Literature "Fledgling magicians will be spellbound." -- Booklist "This offering stands out from similar books because of the amount of material it provides about various conjurers, illusionists, and mind readers. Newquist does not hesitate to give away trade secrets." -- School Library Journal, Magicians never reveal their secrets . . . but in Abacadabra: The Story of Magic Through the Ages , HP Newquist lifts the veil: this is an illustrated history of magic complete with step-by-step instructions for eight classic magic tricks. Magic is a word we use to describe something amazing, awe-inspiring, or spectacular. 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, including: -the oracles of ancient Egypt -the wizards of medieval Europe -the exploits of Houdini -modern practitioners like Criss Angel -and more! Abracadabra by HP Newquist will have middle-grade readers spellbound. This book unlocks the secrets behind centuries of magic, magicians, and illusion. Praise for Abacadabra: The Story of Magic Through the Ages : "Strikes a good balance between the history and practical magic tricks . . . an enthralling read." -- Children's Literature "Fledgling magicians will be spellbound." -- Booklist "This offering stands out from similar books because of the amount of material it provides about various conjurers, illusionists, and mind readers. Newquist does not hesitate to give away trade secrets." -- School Library Journal, 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--be it a death-defying escape or a simple sleight of hand.In this exciting nonfiction narrative, HP Newquist explains how the world's most famous tricks were created, unlocking the secrets behind centuries of magic and illusion, from the oracles of ancient Egypt and the wizards of medieval Europe, to the exploits of Houdini and modern practitioners such as Criss Angel. With illustrations, photographs, and step-by-step instructions for eight classic magic tricks, this book is sure to keep readers spellbound.

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