Magic is more than just hocus-pocus! Successfully performing magic tricks is a matter of two things--knowledge and practice. While the practice time is up to you, here's the knowledge every aspiring magician needs. Most tricks are derivations of nine basic effects which can be combined to create illusions of astonishing depth.

Learn these closely guarded tricks of the magician's trade, and anyone can fool friends, amaze family, and frighten strangers. Hundreds of color illustrations reveal how to perform fantastic tricks, from simple disappearances to transporting and transforming everyday items--and even levitating! With this know-how, future magicians can embark on a lifetime of magical fun.