| Description |
441 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 411-424) and index. |
| Summary |
Magicians use more than just mirrors, string, and sleight of hand to deceive their audience. Those who are masters at this trade have developed an arsenal of techniques to manipulate people. Every action and utterance on stage and off is precisely planned to achieve a specific effect. Abracadabra! is an insider's look at what goes on at a magic show, behind-the-scenes, and in the mind of the magician. Nathaniel Schiffman explains the principles of deception, exposing those innocent-seeming motions that conceal vital actions from onlookers; how the conjurer uses misdirection of space and time to mislead the audience; how silly and simple optical illusions can fool us, and what to look for during a magic show. |
| Subject |
Magic tricks.
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Magic tricks -- Psychological aspects.
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Magicians.
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| ISBN |
1573921637 cloth alkaline paper |
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9781573921633 cloth alkaline paper |
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