The Knowledge: Mystical Magic by Ivor Baddiel (author), Jonny Zucker (author), and Mike Phillips (illustrator)

First came the Cup and Balls – the top trick of the ancient world. Then the Indian Rope Trick had people disappearing into thin air. Now magicians can fly over the Grand Canyon and freeze themselves alive in blocks of ice. Prepare to be amazed as this guide reveals the secrets of some of the world’s greatest magicians – from extreme escapologists and ludicrous levitators to mysterious mind-readers.

Discover all you need to know to join the Magic Circle, how to saw your best friend in half and why a horse was once the world’s top trickster. Plus find out how to get the pukka props and perfect patter to put on your own prize performance.

Product Details

Series

The Knowledge

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780439981170

Date published

August 15th, 2003

Accelerated Reader

AR book level: 6.8; Middle years; 4.0 points

Other details

160 pages

Condition

New

Part of this Series

The Knowledge

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What kids think

Celine1
on 5 March 2014

This book is brilliant I loved it everyone should read it because it’s creative and smart with artistic detail in it
CookieM
on 9 March 2013

A nice book about magicians and how to do magic. It’s very interesting

4 out of 5
rockstar101
on 8 March 2013

magic that actual can go wrong lol!!!!!!
Paradise56
on 5 March 2013

a very interesting book if you like magic you will love this book
indigobeam
on 6 March 2012

I LOVE this book – its so interesting and full of facts and magic!
HoppyPoppy
on 23 June 2010

I think this is a good book if you like magic. x

4 out of 5
marbot
on 11 December 2008

It tells you about magic tricks, magic tricks and how they do them!

5 out of 5

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The Knowledge: Mystical Magic by Ivor Baddiel (author), Jonny Zucker (author), and Mike Phillips (illustrator)