Helpful hints on how the scene is set and ways to engage and distract the audience are also included. The kit comes with a magic wand and hat. This book presents the art of illusion, giving detailed instructions for 28 easy, medium, and difficult tricks that kids can perform. It describes the basics of card tricks, hidden compartments, mirror boxes, mind-reading, and more. The author, Fay Presto, should know, since she is a well-known magician.
Colorful photographs illustrate each step of a trick.
Best of all, the props and materials are cheap and easily obtained. The book comes complete with a glossary and resources for those interested in learning more about magic. It s all here for those budding Harry Houdinis. The kit includes an instruction book and props to let kids put on a magic show of their own. There is a magic scarf, Svengali card deck, magic wand, dice, sponge balls and more.