Magic in theory : an introduction to the theoretical and psychological elements of conjuring / by Peter Lamont and Richard Wiseman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lamont, Peter.

Contributor:

Wiseman, Richard (Richard John), 1966-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Magic tricks.

Magic tricks--Psychological aspects.

Parapsychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 p.)

Place of Publication:

Hatfield : University of Hertfordshire Press, 1999.

Summary:

<DIV>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.<br></div>

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-907396-55-1

OCLC:

731646790