100 Best Magic Tricks Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic

Mark Anthony Wilson

5.0

The ultimate book of magic for kids from a world-famous magician, complete with photographs for easy to follow instructions.
From one of the world's premier practitioners of classic magic, with years of experience instructing younger readers in the magical arts, comes this new revision of his complete guide to learning and performing fantastic feats of prestidigitation. Acclaimed by the Los Angel

2

Tricks Of The Mind

Derren Brown

4.7

Derren Brown's television and stage performances have entranced and dumbfounded millions. His baffling illusions and stunning set pieces - such as The Seance, Russian Roulette and The Heist - have set new standards of what's possible, as well as causing more than their fair share of controversy. Now, for the first time, he reveals the secrets behind his craft, what makes him tick and just why he g

Recommended by Derek Sivers.

Derek Sivers

Great, little book … that I highly recommend. [source]

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The Magic Misfits

Neil Patrick Harris, Lissy Marlin, et al.

4.7

A New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestselling book! From award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris comes the magical first book in a new series with plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. But like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy B.B. Bosso and his crew of crooked carnies

4

The Royal Road to Card Magic

Jean Hugard and Frederick Braué

4.7

Would you like to confound your friends, amaze your acquaintances, amuse and dazzle crowds at parties and gatherings? Mastering a few card tricks will allow you to do all that and more. With the help of this book, anyone can develop a versatile repertoire of first-rate card tricks. In fact, mastery of just the first chapter will enable you to perform a half-dozen astounding and entertaining sleigh

5

Expert Card Technique

Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue

4.7

If you have ever tried to do a card trick and failed, you know what it is to be embarrassed. You may try to cover up by doing a more difficult trick and fail again. The way out of this dilemma, however, is not immediate, but it is reliable: a surer mastery of technique. This means the proper instruction book, and practice.
In this definitive work on card technique, step-by-step instructions teach y

6

Modern Coin Magic

J. B. Bobo

4.7

When party guests request a few tricks, be prepared. Ask for a coin, and perform some of the tricks in this book. Because you will not have been aided by special stage apparatus, the results will be all the more astonishing. As tricks with coins are so readily improvised, they are among the most impressive forms of legerdemain.
This book is the most complete treatise ever written on sleight-of-hand

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Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Pokédex

The Pokémon Company International

4.7

Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Pokédex has details on the Pokémon you can encounter and catch in the Galar region.

With entries spanning from your first partner Pokémon to mysterious and powerful Legendary Pokémon, you’ll discover what you need to know to build the team that’s right for you—where to find elusive Pokémon, the moves they can use, how to evolve them, and mor

8

Dissolving Illusions

Suzanne Humphries MD

4.6

Not too long ago, lethal infections were feared in the Western world. Since that time, many countries have undergone a transformation from disease cesspools to much safer, healthier habitats. Starting in the mid-1800s, there was a steady drop in deaths from all infectious diseases, decreasing to relatively minor levels by the early 1900s. The history of that transformation involves famine, poverty

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Self-Working Card Tricks

Karl Fulves

4.5

What is a self-working card trick? A trick that does not depend upon legerdemain or special abilities on the part of the magician, but a trick that works automatically because of the mathematics inherent in the card deck itself. Long practice and supernormal dexterity are not needed to perform these tricks, yet they are often among the most entertaining and most spectacular of all card tricks.
Some

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101 Clever Card Tricks

Cara Frost-Sharratt

4.5

This simple step-by-step guide makes magic easy no matter what your age. Use 'Brain power' tricks that use mathematics and exercise your memory skills to perform mind-reading stunts. Inventive tricks using mobile phones will delight more experienced magicians looking for something new.

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Grandpa Magic: 116 Easy Tricks, Amazing Brainteasers, and Simple Stunts to Wow the Grandkids

Allan Zola Kronzek

4.5

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”

12

Abby Carnelia's One & Only Magical Power

David Pogue, Antonio Javier Caparo

4.5

SILLY MAGICAL POWERS, KIDS ON THE RUN.

One day, Abby Carnelia, ordinary sixth grader, realizes she has a magical power. Okay, it's not a fancy one (she can make a hard-boiled egg spin by tugging on her ears). But it's the only one she has, and it's enough to launch her into an adventure where she meets a host of kids with similarly silly powers, becomes a potential guinea pig for a drug company, a

Recommended by Dan Ariely.

13

The Vanishing Coin (The Magic Shop Book 1)

Kate Egan

4.5

Want to see something cool?
I can make that quarter vanish.
All it takes is a little magic…

Fourth grade was supposed to be a fresh start, but Mike’s already back in the principal’s office. He’s not a bad kid. He just can’t sit still. And now, his parents won’t let him play soccer anymore; instead he has to hang out with his new neighbor Nora, who is good at everything!

Then, Mike and Nora discover th

14

Enid Blyton Adventure Series 8 Books Set Collection Children Classic Books

Enid Blyton

4.5

Enid Blyton adventure Series collection is full of excitement that will delight young readers everywhere. Adventures in the children classic set are definitely far from ordinary. The Enid Blyton collection set will quickly become a favorite of those who will love following the young heroes through the entire adventure series.

The Island of Adventure,
The Castle of Adventure,
The Valley of Adventur

15

Everyday Magic for Kids: 30 Amazing Magic Tricks That You Can Do Anywhere

Justin Flom

4.5

Perfect the art of magic with simple every day objects and tips from professional magician Justin Flom.

Using every day objects, daring magician Justin Flom (434K Facebook followers and 153K subscribers on YouTube) will teach kids all they need to know to perform 30 amazing and how-did-you-do-that magic tricks at the turn of a hat. Featuring step-by-step instructions and illustrations, Everyday Mag

16

The Magic Misfits: The Second Story

Neil Patrick Harris, Lissy Marlin, et al.

4.5

From award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris comes the magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series--with even more tricks up its sleeve.
Growing up in an orphanage, Leila was bullied for being different. She turned her hardship into skill by becoming an escape artist--a valuable trait when you belong to a group of magical best friends. But when a famous psychic comes

17

Magical Mathematics: The Mathematical Ideas That Animate Great Magic Tricks

Persi Diaconis, Ron Graham, Martin Gardner

4.5

Magical Mathematics reveals the secrets of fun-to-perform card tricks--and the profound mathematical ideas behind them--that will astound even the most accomplished magician. Persi Diaconis and Ron Graham provide easy, step-by-step instructions for each trick, explaining how to set up the effect and offering tips on what to say and do while performing it. Each card trick introduces a new mathemati

Recommended by Dana Mackenzie.

Dana Mackenzie

Diaconis and Graham are two of the most fascinating and fun mathematicians you will ever meet. They both exemplify maths as entertainment, even though they also do very serious maths. [source]

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Presto! Magic for the Beginner

George Schindler

4.4

Amaze and mystify audiences with your extensive repertoire of magic tricks! No experience is needed—this easy guide will walk you through all the steps. You'll learn to master three kinds of magic: close-up, club and parlor, and stage magic. With a little practice, you'll be able to make objects disappear, conjure something from nothing, levitate, and perform a host of other classic illusions, inc

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My First String & Knot Magic Tricks (Hoppin' Magic)

Stephanie Johnson

4.4

Any child can be a magician with the help of the Hoppin' Magic friends! The clever rabbit magician, together with his "jumpy" frog assistant, show kids fun and easy tricks that are sure to please any audience. In My First String & Knot Magic Tricks, budding magicians can learn the secrets of balancing a ball on a thin cord, escaping from tied ropes, and holding a bottle by one small piece of strin

20

Illusionology (Ologies, #11)

Albert Schafer, David Wyatt, Levi Pinfold

4.4

Can you trust your eyes? The newest discovery in the ‘Ology series amazes and thrills as the closely guarded secrets of the illusionologists are revealed!

Do you wonder how Harry Houdini performed his amazing escapes? Are you burning to learn the art of making a beautiful woman appear to levitate? Look closely, for the secrets of the world's most famous magicians and illusionists — from the ancient

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Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy Guide: Collector's Edition

The Pokémon Company International

4.4

You’ll find these BONUS features unique to the Collector’s Edition: Premium hard cover, exclusive concept artwork, AND Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Joy-Con controller skin and tech decal pack!

The Galar region is ready for you—are you ready for it? With the official collector’s edition of the strategy guide to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, prepare yourself to take on the region’s Gym Leade

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National Geographic Spectacle: Rare and Astonishing Photographs

National Geographic

4.4

An exquisite photo collection showcasing awe-inducing moments from around the world, including the aurora borealis, cities made of neon lights, a great wildebeest migration, a contortionist on display--and more.

In life, there are certain sights that are as beautiful as they are unforgettable--from a majestic supercell to the secrets of a deep blue ice cave to the world's largest library. These f

23

The Expert at the Card Table: The Classic Treatise on Card Manipulation

S. W. Erdnase

4.4

"The Expert at the Card Table is the most famous, the most carefully studied book ever published on the art of manipulating cards at gaming tables." —from the Foreword by Martin Gardner.
For almost a century, this book has been considered indispensable to attaining the highest level of card mastery. In it, S. W. Erdnase, a supreme master of card manipulation, teaches card enthusiasts how to perform

24

Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads

Kirk Demarais

4.3

Rediscover your sense of wonder!

Generations of comic book readers remember the tantalizing promises of vintage novelty advertisements that offered authentic laser-gun plans, x-ray specs, and even 7-foot-tall monsters (with glow-in-the-dark eyes!). But what would you really get if you entrusted your hard-earned $1.69 to the post office?

Mail-Order Mysteries answers this question, revealing the amazi

25

Sal and Gabi Break the Universe (Sal and Gabi, #1)

Carlos Hernande

4.3

How did a raw chicken get inside Yasmany's locker?

When Sal Vidon meets Gabi Real for the first time, it isn't under the best of circumstances. Sal is in the principal's office for the third time in three days, and it's still the first week of school. Gabi, student council president and editor of the school paper, is there to support her friend Yasmany, who just picked a fight with Sal. She is dete

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Manifestation Magic: Attracting Abundant Wealth, Incredible Health, Great Relationships, and Limitless Success into Your Life

Alvin Huang and Chris D'Cruz

4.3

Get Everything You've Ever Wanted In Life. Right Now!

Discover a secret that allows you to simply think of your deepest desires...
...and have them manifest into your life, almost effortlessly.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have everything you could ever want in your life?

Imagine:

-Tapping into the most incredible power in the known universe...
-Bending the very laws of reality to you

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The Books Of Wonder

Tommy Wonder, Stephen Minch, Kelly Lyles

4.3

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Scarne on Card Tricks

John Scarne

4.3

This marvelous treasury of card magic presents the exact details of 155 professional card tricks — none of them requiring sleight-of-hand dexterity — assembled by the world's number-one card wizard, John Scarne. An authority on gambling and card tricks, Scarne won renown for teaching professional gamblers how to sharpen their skills and avoid being fleeced. For this collection of mystifying and ef

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The Books Of Wonder, Volume I

Tommy Wonder, Stephen Minch, Kelly Lyles

4.3

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The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook: Wizard Training: Black and White Version

Michael Gonzalez

4.3

As a wizard of Hogwarts your training is never complete. The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook: Wizard training has everything you need to take your wizard training to a new level. This complete Harry Potter spellbook contains 200+ spells and will take you on a journey back into the world of Hogwarts

This spellbook includes:

Over 200 Harry Potter spells (including unique spells seen in the videogame

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The Theory and Practice of False Transfers

Al Schneider

4.3

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Depression & Other Magic Tricks

Sabrina Benaim

4.3

Depression & Other Magic Tricks is the debut book by Sabrina Benaim, one of the most-viewed performance poets of all time, whose poem "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" has become a cultural phenomenon with over 5,000,000 views.

Depression & Other Magic Tricks explores themes of mental health, love, and family. It is a documentation of struggle and triumph, a celebration of daily life and of

33

Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy Guide

The Pokemon Company International

4.3

The official strategy guide from Pokémon for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games.

Get the tips you need for each part of your journey with the step-by-step walkthrough and hints in Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy Guide.

The Galar region is ready for you—are you ready for it? With the official strategy guide to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, prepare

34

Minecraft: The Complete Guide & Walkthrough - Mods - Seeds - Tips, Tricks and Hints ( Full Guide A-Z)

Schinara Bil

4.3

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Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards (Here's Hank #4)

Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, et al.

4.3

Hank’s sister Emily wants Ralph’s Reptile Show to perform at her birthday party more than anything, but Ralph is booked solid. So Hank comes up with a plan: he’ll disguise himself as a magician called The Westside Wizard and pull a snake from thin air! But when Hank’s true identity is revealed during his performance, his good deed might just turn into a huge disaster.

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Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #1-25 Boxed Set

Mary Pope Osborne

4.3

Merlin Mission Books 1-25 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time ever!

Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader. In each adventure, Merlin the magician sends Jack and Annie on an adventure in the magic tree house.

Books in this Merlin Missions set include: Christmas in Camelot

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Kids' Book of Magic Tricks

Michael Smith

4.3

A good magician never reveals the secret of a trick--so keep this book in a safe hiding place!

Amaze your friends with your instant magical powers. They'll never guess how you perform your amazing feats--unless they get hold of this book.

Mike Smith's simple, step-by-step instructions show you how to perform baffling card tricks, read your friends' minds--and much more!

Geoff Hocking's light-hearted

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Magic Eye Gallery: A Showing of 88 Images

Magic Eye Inc.

4.3

This paperback treasury is perfect for the insatiable Magic Eye fan.

This paperback treasury is perfect for the insatiable Magic Eye fan. Challenge family and friends to see who can view these 88 new eye-popping 3D images the fastest! This book is popular among many Magic Eye fans, and a waiting room favorite in offices and schools.

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365 Jokes For Kids: A Joke A Day Book +5 Bonus Magic Tricks

Chrissy Voeg

4.3

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Everyday Magic

Bellamie Blackstone

4.3

Make money move without ever touching it -- impossible! Not if you know Blackstone's secret. Amazing tricks are quickly mastered by following the easy-to-understand directions. Instructional photographs are included.

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Magic Eye 25th Anniversary Book

Cheri Smith

4.3

New York Times Bestselling Property! For twenty-five years, Magic Eye has fascinated children and adults alike worldwide with its amazing 3D images.

New York Times best-selling Magic Eye 3D optical illusions are back with all-new images. Through Magic Eye's patented 3D technology, viewers can find a full-color image on each page, with a smaller black-and-white image of the "hidden" scene in the bac

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Joshua Jay's Amazing Book of Cards: Tricks, Shuffles, Stunts Hustles Plus Bets You Can't Lose

Joshua Jay

4.3

Finally, here's how to do all those showy tricks and flourishes that card players are dying to know: how to send a deck cascading from one hand to the other. How to snap open two flawless fans. How to cut a deck with one hand. Choose four aces seemingly at random. Flick a card accurately across the room.

The clearest, easiest-to-follow book of step-by-step directions, The Amazing Book of Cards will

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Triciau Syml

Jon Day, Terwyn Tomos

4.3

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Hocus Pocus Magic Tricks: Fool Your Friends!

Maureen Redmond-Scura, Georgene Hartophilis

4.3

Simple magic tricks to fool your friends!

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Money Magic! (The Ultimate Magic Club)

Danny Orleans

4.3

If you've ever seen a magician make a playing card appear at his fingertips, it's pretty cool to watch. But if you could wave your hand and make a dollar bill pop out of nowhere. . . well, then you'd really get everyone's attention.

In Money Magic, you'll find out how to do all sorts of amazing tricks with bills and coins. You'll learn how to change nickels into dimes, how to turn a quarter into a

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The Incredible Floating Dollar, Plus Other Real Tricks (Action Pack)

Gordon Hill, Heather Clarke

4.3

Your friends and family will gasp in amazement when you make a dollar bill hang in midair, before their very eyes!

This book contains all the tricks of the trade to perform the floating dollar trick and thirteen other seemingly impossible illusions. This kit includes all that you need to perform four special tricks. All you need are everyday household items to complete your magic show. The most imp

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The Magic Book: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Anytime, Anywhere Close-Up Magic

Harry Lorayne

4.3

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The Expert at the Card Table

S. W. Erdnase

4.2

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Magic: 1400s–1950s

Mike Caveney

4.2

Magic has enchanted humankind for millennia, evoking terror, laughter, shock, and amazement. Once persecuted as heretics and sorcerers, magicians have always been conduits to a parallel universe of limitless possibility – whether invoking spirits, reading minds, or inverting the laws of nature by sleight of hand. Long before science fiction, virtual realities, video games and the internet, the cra

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Old World Magick for the Modern World: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Balance, Empower, and Create a Life You Love

Patti Negri

4.2

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Beyond 3D: Improve Your Vision with Magic Eye

Magic Eye Inc.

4.2

I have seen incredible changes in people's overall behavior by viewing Magic Eye images, including vision improvement. This book discusses some of the types of behavioral changes that my patients have reported as well as what possible physiological and psychological mechanisms may account for these changes." -Dr. Marc Grossman

When Magic Eye images hit the publishing world in the 1990s, the respons

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Hiding the Elephant: How Magicians Invented the Impossible and Learned to Disappear

Jim Steinmeyer, Teller

4.2

Now in paperback comes Jim Steinmeyer's astonishing chronicle of half a century of illusionary innovation, backstage chicanery, and keen competition within the world of magicians. Lauded by today's finest magicians and critics, Hiding the Elephant is a cultural history of the efforts among legendary conjurers to make things materialize, levitate, and disappear. Steinmeyer unveils the secrets and l

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The Magic Book

Mike Caveney

4.2

Art of Enchantment
The world's greatest magicians from the Middle Ages through the 1950
Magic has enchanted humankind for millennia, evoking terror, laughter, shock, and amazement. Once persecuted as heretics and sorcerers, magicians have always been conduits to a parallel universe of limitless possibility--whether invoking spirits, reading minds, or inverting the laws of nature by sleight of hand

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Magic Digest; Fun Magic For Everyone

George B. Anderson

4.2

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Magic Eye 1: A New Way of Looking at the World (Magic Eye, #1)

N.E.Thing Enterprises

4.2

Family and friends will enjoy hours of entertainment while viewing the amazing 3D illustrations found in this #1 New York Times bestseller.

Embedded within each image of Magic Eye: A New Way of Looking at the World is an enchanting 3D object or scene that materializes before the viewer's eyes. Simple viewing instructions and a solution key are included.

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The Amateur Magician's Handbook

Henry Hay

4.2

For more than a generation the Amateur Magicians Handbook has been the acknowledged classic text for conjurers. This fourth edition moves into the electronic age.

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Magic Tricks from the Tree House: A fun companion to Magic Tree House #50: Hurry Up, Houdini!

Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, et al.

4.2

It's a book of magic tricks perfect for chapter book readers! When Jack and Annie went back in time to meet Houdini, they learned that the most famous magician of all time didn't use real magic at all. It was a trick! Now they've tracked down all the best, most fun, most tricky magic tricks and put them together in one book. With simple instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, and tips from Jack and

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Magic: The Complete Course in Becoming a Magician

Joshua Jay

4.2

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Manifestation Magic: How to Tap the Magic and the Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Manifest Anything and Change Your Life Forever (Self Help Book 2)

Nathan Cadbury

4.2

Turn Your Greatest Desires Into An Immediate Command To The Universe!

All You Desire… ALREADY Exists… And It’s Waiting For You To Claim It!

Reviews:

"As a psychologist I am all too aware that the principals of the Laws of Attraction are badly explained everywhere. "Manifestation Magic" does what it says on the tin, it explains simply, easily and more importantly correctly how to get everything that yIn Manifestation Magic: How to Tap the Magic and the Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Manifest Anything and Change Your Life Forever, you'll discover exciting and life-enhancing tips and truths like these: • Where Every Accomplishment Begins -- The One Great Source of Every Invention, Development, Improvement, and Creation of Humankind That Evens The Playing Field and Makes You Just As Powerful, Successful, and Creative As Anyone... • The Shocking Truth About The Most Miraculous Part of You and How To Once and For All Seize This Power and Use It To Create Any Result In Life That You Can Imagine... • The One Underlying Cause That GUARANTEES That Even The Deepest Desires and Most Electrifying Dreams of 97% Of People Everywhere Go Unanswered and Unfulfilled. (Just becoming aware of this deadly trap can trigger an "AHA!" moment and dramatically improve EVERYTHING in your life INSTANTLY and AUTOMATICALLY... • A Simplified 7-Step Formula To Consciously Creating and Shaping Your Life Exactly As You Want It (At Last -- an easy-to-understand explanation of the magic within you to be, have, and do everything you desire and live the life you've always dreamed about)... • One Time-Tested, Proven Method to Manifest Money, Magnificence and Miracles! (Truth is... you've been given the gift of the Gods. But you never had an easy-to-understand owner's manual -- UNTIL NOW)... • The #1 Reason Why Most People Lose Faith In Themselves and Their Innate Ability To Create Their Own Reality On Their Terms. (Ironically, it's this same thing that PREVENTS the manifestation of multiple unwanted results and disastrous consequences)... • A Profound Secret of Manifestation Revealed In Just Two Tiny, Seemingly Powerless Words. (Once you make this discovery and shift for yourself, your levels of confidence and accomplishment will soar like NEVER before)... • The Secrets of Creative Visualization To Attain Any Desire Imaginable -- In One Easy, 4-Step Formula... • The 6 Most Common Self-Defeating Behaviors That Keep Millions Separated From Their Dreams and Desires! (And... The One-Sentence Solution For Eliminating All 6 Obstacles FOREVER So They Never Ever Hold You Back From Enjoying ALL That Life Has To Offer... • What Really Happens When You "Try..". And How To Virtually OWN Every Goal You Ever Set The Minute You Decide To Just Go For It. (If you've ever intended to achieve anything, only to be stymied by seemingly insurmountable OBSTACLES -- this one breakthrough concept is for YOU because it can truly change your life forever -- in a heartbeat)

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Scarne's New Complete Guide to Gambling

John Scarne

4.2

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The Boundless

Kenneth Oppel, Jim Tierney

4.2

The Boundless train is on its maiden voyage across the country. When first-class passenger Will Everett gets the key to a train car containing priceless treasures, he becomes the target of sinister figures from his past. To survive, Will joins a travelling circus, helped by ringmaster leader Mr. Dorian, and Maren, a girl his age and an expert escape artist.

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The Complete Cups & Balls

Eric Zweig and Phil Pritchard

4.2

To maximize results, Michael Ammar separated all the fundamental information into an appropriate series of layers. Each layer is then revealed in the pattern perfect for your ever-evolving level of understanding, ability, and confidence. As each new branch of knowledge grows, a routine is taught which puts that information into current context. Along the way, special attention is placed on those f

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Magic Eye 2: Now You See It... (Magic Eye, #2)

Magic Eye Inc.

4.2

You need to see it to believe it! Exercise your eyes and imagination with 29 new mind-bending 3D illusions. 2D illustrations will magically morph before your eyes to reveal what is secretly hidden in 3D. The images will not simply appear to be 3D, they will become 3D! Viewing instructions and a solution key are included. The longer you look, the clearer the hidden 3D image will become. The further

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Here Is Real Magic: A Magician's Search for Wonder in the Modern World

Nate Staniforth

4.2

An extraordinary memoir about finding wonder in everyday life, from magician Nate Staniforth.

Nate Staniforth has spent most of his life and all of his professional career trying to understand wonder—what it is, where to find it, and how to share it with others. He became a magician because he learned at a young age that magic tricks don’t have to be frivolous. Magic doesn’t have to be about sequin

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Kids' Magic Secrets: Simple Magic Tricks Why They Work

Loris Bree and Marlin Bree

4.2

Using everyday items found in most homes, aspiring young magicians can dazzle friends and family with this best-selling kid's guide to performing magic tricks. With the help of this book, young magicians can magically make things appear and disappear, make rubber bands seem to go through fingers, and make ghostly names appear on water tumblers. There are eight fun categories of magic ranging from

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a BAG of TRICKS: The A-Z of Magic, Tricks, Juggling & Circus Skills

Charlie Dancey

4.2

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Self-Working Number Magic: 101 Foolproof Tricks

Karl Fulves

4.2

Numbers pervade nearly every aspect of our daily lives: telephone numbers, zip codes, Social Security numbers, driver's license and credit-card numbers. We are beleaguered by numbers: no wonder we're fascinated, intrigued, even a bit bewildered by them; no wonder tricks involving numbers are perennial favorites.
With Self-Working Number Magic you can perform show-stopping tricks, stunts and routine

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Patterns of the Universe: A Coloring Adventure in Math and Beauty

Alex Bellos and Edmund Harriss

4.1

An ingenious coloring book that reveals math’s hidden beauty—and contemplative power—as never before

Publisher's note:This coloring book has also been published in the UK, under the title Snowflake, Seashell, Star and in somewhat different form. Patterns of the Universe is the North American edition.

Contemplate the Patterns of the Universe as you color! Math is at the heart of many natural wonders

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Cat Butts: A Coloring Book

Val Brains

4.1

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Self-Working Rope Magic: 70 Foolproof Tricks

Karl Fulves

4.1

For centuries, rope tricks have been staples of the magician's repertoire. Surprisingly, many of the best ones are "self-working," meaning they do not require unusual dexterity or long hours of practice. This excellent guidebook, written by one of today's foremost authorities on magic, presents 70 of the best, most amazing self-working rope tricks ever devised — tricks that amateur magicians can m

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The Magic of Math: Solving for x and Figuring Out Why

Arthur Benjamin

4.1

The world's greatest mental mathematical magician takes us on a spellbinding journey through the wonders of numbers (and more)

"Arthur Benjamin ... joyfully shows you how to make nature's numbers dance."--Bill Nye (the science guy)

The Magic of Math is the math book you wish you had in school. Using a delightful assortment of examples-from ice-cream scoops and poker hands to measuring mountains and

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The Unofficial Harry Potter Spell book Wand Movement Illustrated: Magic Spell book contains all the spells

Eva Smith

4.1

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The Charlatan's Handbook

Lynne T. Díaz-Rico

4.1

Long out of print and sought after by collectors and aficianados of quality magic alike, Sid Fleischman's The Charlatan's Handbook is a treasure-trove of close-up and platform magic that is guaranteed to delight.

Containing more than 65 extraordinary tricks and artful dodges, The Charlatan's Handbook is profusely illustrated by Tom Jorgenson with more than 170 drawings and Fleishman's wonderfully

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Totally Useless Skills

Rick Davis

4.1

Want to be the talk of the town? It's easy! Just dive into the zany skills in this book and before long you'll be amazing your friends with the wackiest tricks they've ever heard of, like:

-Floating Arms

-Spoon Hanging

-The Disappearing Leg

-Ghost Pencils

-Hole in Your Hand

-Arm Shrinking

-Mystery in the Middle

-Mismatched Fingers

And those are just for starters!

You'll find thirty totally useless skills, e

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Otter: What Pet Is Best?

Sam Garton

4.1

On her next adventure, Otter—the irrepressible character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—tries to choose the perfect pet for her and Teddy.

Otter: What Pet Is Best? is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Read about more of Otter’s adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Goes to School, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter Loves Easter!, Ott

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Spooky Magic

Elena Paige

4.1

Ghostly spirits in old bottles! Bodies floating in air! Tables rising and water disappearing! What's going on? Spooky magic, that's what!

Tricks you can do to mystify your friends. Here is everything you need to know to be the spookiest magician of 'em all.

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Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark

Lucia Peters

4.1

What begins as a test of bravery or a sleepover activity—chanting in front of a mirror, riding an elevator alone, taking pictures in the dark—can become something . . . dangerous.

The most spine-chilling games based on urban legends from around the world: Centuries-old games such as Bloody Mary, Light as a Feather, and Stiff as a Board are detailed alongside new games from the internet age, like Th

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Magic: Stage Illusions, Special Effects and Trick Photography

Albert A. Hopkins

4.1

Standard work on classic stage illusions performed by Robert-Houdin, Bautier de Kolta, Maskelyne and others. Detailed descriptions of techniques of fire eaters, sword swallowers, jugglers, acrobats, etc. Also ancient magic, automatons, magic photography, much more. Over 400 exceptional illustrations. Introduction. Bibliography.

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Confessions of a Conjuror

Derren Brown

4.1

The inside of Derren Brown's head is a strange and mysterious place. Now you can climb inside and wander around. Find out just how Derren's mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today.

Obsessed with magic and illusions since childhood, Derren's life to date has been an extraordinary journey and here, in Confessions of a Conjuror, he allow

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The Incredible Twisting Arm (Magic Shop Series Book 2)

Kate Egan, Mike Lane, et al.

4.1

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Sewing Machine Magic

Steffani Lincecum

4.1

Sewing machines are complicated machines, but with the instruction you'll find in Sewing Machine Magic, you can make even an old sewing machine work wonders.

With just a little know-how and the right accessories, you can get the most out of your sewing machine and give all your sewing and quilting projects a professional look!

In Sewing Machine Magic, author and sewing expert Steffani Lincecum sha

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Fooling Houdini: Magicians, Mentalists, Math Geeks, and the Hidden Powers of the Mind

Alex Stone

4.1

An exploration of the world of magic that teaches the reader many tricks--including how better to understand the real world.

Alex Stone--journalist and part-time conjurer--is here to amaze you. But first he had to amaze his fellow magicians. Fooling Houdini is his fascinating, revealing, and nailbiting account of his attempt to win the 23rd World Championships of Magic, the "Magic Olympics," the l

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Classic Secrets of Magic

Bruce Elliot

4.1

Contents Include: The Spectator's Card is Produced! Corn-Cobs Water, Water, Everywhere! The Very Peripatetic Paddle Those Four Acres! The Miser's Dream Come True The Egg Bag, Well Done The Two Covers and the Four Objects ... Billiards, Magic Style Razor Sharp The Ambitious Card! The Eternal Cups and Balls In Conclusion Elliot, Bruce, Keywords: Corn Cobs Razor Sharp Cups And Balls Ambitious Card Wa

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Pokemon Go: Complete Guide and Tips, Tricks, Secret Everything You Need To Know

Ali Eden

4.1

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Magic Made Easy

Patricia Telesco

4.1

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More Tricks to Fool Your Friends

E. Richard Churchill

4.0

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The Art of Close Up Magic

Lewis Ganson

4.0

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Complete Guide and Tips, Tricks How to win the game, the secret from the gamers

Antony Min

4.0

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101 Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks

Bill Tarr

4.0

This abundantly illustrated, easy-to-follow guide offers beginning magicians expert advice for successfully performing over 100 tricks, each graded according to difficulty. Requiring neither sleight of hand nor complex props, these fascinating tricks can all be performed with everyday objects.
Step-by-step instructions, complemented by nearly 400 explanatory illustrations, show you how to master su

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Card Magic: 117 Easy-to-Perform Tricks with an Ordinary Deck

Bill Okal

4.0

Card magic. . . A collection of some of the World's Greatest Card Tricks with an ordinary deck of cards!

After reading this book you will be able to perform amazing acts of illusion. Whether it be in front of an audience, friends or relatives, you will be the entertainer. The transformation from a novice to an expert card handler takes practice and "Card Magic" helps you every step of the way, incl

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3d Drawing and Optical Illusions: How to Draw Optical Illusions and 3d Art Step by Step Guide for Kids, Teens and Students

Sophia Williams

4.0

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The Book of Wizard Magic: In Which the Apprentice Finds Marvelous Magic Tricks, Mystifying Illusions Astonishing Tales

Inc. Sterling Publishing Co.

4.0

Are you ready to expand your powers and learn the secrets of conjurers from throughout the ages? Then grab your wand, open this book of magic, and start practicing tricks once understood only by master wizards.

SHAZAAM! The 600-year-old Wizard is back, and he's conjured a fantastic companion to the Book of Wizard Crafts and Book of Wizard Parties. Best of all, he wants YOU to become his apprentice

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JoJo and Daddy Bake a Cake

Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

4.0

Fancy Nancy’s little sister JoJo returns in her very own adventure! JoJo and Daddy are busy baking a cake. They’ve mixed the batter, put the cake in the oven, and frosted it—but who is the cake for? Shh . . . it’s a surprise!

Beginning readers will love this My First I Can Read that is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and gorgeous illustrations

From the beloved N

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Self-Working Handkerchief Magic: 61 Foolproof Tricks

Karl Fulves

4.0

"A great deal. The book is smartly organized. A great resource for any magician." — My Lovely Assistant. Sixty-one great tricks: pass objects through a handkerchief, dissolve handkerchief knots, make handkerchiefs appear and disappear, transform a handkerchief into an animated mouse, restore a handkerchief cut in half. Learn all the secrets of folds and knots essential to this type of magic. 509 i

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Perrywinkle's Magic Match

Ross Martin Madsen, Dirk Zimmer

4.0

Nevermore, the pet crow, comments as Perrywinkle and Andromeda compete for superiority in magic until they learn that the best way is to do it together.

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Fantastic Spot the Difference Book for Adults: Food & Desserts. Picture Puzzle Books for Adults: Do You Possess the Power of Observation? Can You Really Find All the Differences on Your Own?

Razorsharp Productions

4.0

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Curiosity

Gary Blackwood

4.0

Intrigue, danger, chess, and a real-life hoax combine in this historical novel from the author of The Shakespeare Stealer

Philadelphia, PA, 1835. Rufus, a twelve-year-old chess prodigy, is recruited by a shady showman named Maelzel to secretly operate a mechanical chess player called the Turk. The Turk wows ticket-paying audience members and players, who do not realize that Rufus, the true chess m

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The Lost Tarot of Nostradamus

John Matthews

4.0

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Mysterious Stranger: A Book of Magic

David Blaine

4.0

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A Deadly Game of Magic

Joan Lowery Nixon

4.0