Book
Illusionology : the secret science of magic / by Albert D. Schafer ; [illustrations by Levi Pinford and David Wyatt with Tomislav Tomić].
Do you wonder how Harry Houdini performed his amazing escapes? Are you burning to learn the art of making a beautiful woman appear to levitate? Look closely, for the secrets of the world's most famous magicians and illusionists - from the ancient Egyptians through the early twentieth century "Handcuff King" himself - are contained within! More than a fascinating history of magic through the ages, Illusionology is an indispensable guide unveiling step-by-step instructions for more than twenty-five astonishing feats.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780763655884
- ISBN: 0763655880
- Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm.
- Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
- Publisher: Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2012.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Presented as a scrapbook with liftable flaps, stuffed envelopes, and other attached or detached items. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | "006 and up." |
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| Subject: | Magic > Juvenile literature. Magicians > Juvenile literature. Magic tricks > Juvenile literature. Toy and movable books > Specimens. |
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Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McBride & District Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBride | j 793.8 Ill (Text) | 35191000195889 | Junior Non fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Fernie Heritage Library | J 793.8 SCH (Text) | 35136000436916 | Junior Non Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Fort St. John Public Library | J OS 793.8 SCH (Text) | 35211000161374 | JUNIOR Non-Fiction (OVERSIZE) | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Grand Forks | J 793.8 SCH (Text) | 35142002663374 | Juvenile Non Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Kimberley Public Library | YA 793.8 SCH (Text) | 35137000015130 | Young Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Reshelving | - |
| Taylor Public Library | JHC SCH (Text) | 35156000073774 | TPL - Juvenile Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
