ILLUSIONOLOGY includes a visually dense array of interactive
elements: flaps, 3D pop-ups, foldouts, sealed envelopes. Among its
revelations: the secrets behind Harry Houdini’s straitjacket escape
and needle swallowing tricks, the “science” of levitation and the
trickery behind spirit mediums. But watch out: readers also learn
dice and card tricks that require no special extrasensory
ability.
—The New York Times
Purportedly written by magician Albert D. Schafer, who vanished in
1915, this handsome addition to the Ologies series, which mimics
the look of advertisements and periodicals of the era, explores the
history and practice of magic...Step-by-step directions and props
let readers try simple tricks, while clues lead to the revelation
of the author’s fate.
—Publishers Weekly
A beguiling mix of wonders and practical advice.
—Kirkus Reviews
With a holographic, steampunk style cover and pages of secrets and
lore hidden under flaps and inside envelopes, Illusionology holds
the promise of hours of entertainment for middle graders on up.
—Omnivoracious (Amazon blog)
This isn’t just a book with instructions for over 30 magic tricks.
It’s not just a history of illusions and magic. This book doesn’t
just explain to you the science behind why illusions and magic
tricks fool our eyes — it does it in style.
—Geek Mom (WIRED.com blog)
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