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Magic in Theory
An Introduction to the Theoretical and Psychological Elements of Conjuring
- 192 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
Magic in Theory
An Introduction to the Theoretical and Psychological Elements of Conjuring
About this book
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, sleight of hand, and reconstruction, provides a better understanding of this ancient art, and offers a section on psychics that warns of their deceptive magic skills.
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History & Theory in PsychologyTable of contents
- Cover
- Copyright
- About the Authors
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Magic tricks and how they are done
- Chapter 2: Misdirection
- Chapter 3: Reconstruction
- Chapter 4: What’s the difference between a magician and a pseudo-psychic?
- Chapter 5: Conjuring theory in perspective
- Chapter 6: A bibliography of conjuring psychology and theory
- Appendix: Methodological devices for conjuring effects
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Yes, you can access Magic in Theory by Peter Lamont,Professor Richard Wiseman in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.