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.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called The Knowledge .

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Scholastic .

Mike Phillips is the author of several books and screenplays as well as his award-winning Sam Dean novels. In 1997 he was Writer in Residence at London's South Bank Centre. Jonny Zucker has been a teacher, musician, stand-up comedian and footballer, but he is now best known as one of the most popular writers for children, with over 100 titles under his belt. Ivor Baddiel the brother of David Baddiel, half of the Skinner Baddiel partnership which was behind the "Three Lions" song.