Magic in Theory - Couverture souple

Lamont, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1902806506 ISBN 13 : 9781902806501

Editeur : University of Hertfordshire Press, 2005

Synopsis

Magic in Theory A useful manual for any magician or curious spectator who wonders why the tricks seem so real, this guide examines the psychological aspects of a magician's work. Exploring the ways in which human psychology plays into the methods of conjuring rather than focusing on the individual tricks alone, this explanation of the general principles of magic includes chapters on the use of misdirection, sleig... Full description

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About the Book

A useful manual for any magician, or for anyone who wonders why the tricks seem so real, this guide examines the psychological aspects of a magician's work.

Exploring the ways in which human psychology plays into the methods of conjuring, rather than focusing on the individual tricks themselves, the book explains general principles of magic. Chapters on the use of misdirection, sleight of hand, and reconstruction, provide a better understanding of this ancient art and a section on psychics warns of their deceptive magic skills.

Revue de presse :

“Magic in Theory is charmingly clear, admirably erudite and highly readable. The chapters are gently authoritative without being numbingly complex, and sober while avoiding 'academic' sterility. Highly recommended.” --Fortean Times

“Very useful as a way into the minds of magicians” --Journal of Parapsychology

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: University of Hertfordshire Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1902806506
• ISBN 13: 9781902806501
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192