Download or read book Ali Bongo s Book of Magic written by Ali Bongo and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of Magic written by Brian Busby and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Magic is a treasure trove of magical illusions to be performed with playing cards, rope, rings handkerchiefs, banknotes and coins. Written by Bruce Smith, a professional magician and member of the Magic Circle, it tells you how to do a wealth of baffling and entertaining tricks, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. The Book of Magic offers and excellent grounding in the basics of magic, and offers you the opportunity to amaze your friends and family with a selection of convincing magic tricks. Synopsis Offers a grounding in the basics of magic, and provides the opportunity to amaze friends and family. This book includes 200 illustrations to help budding magicians.It also includes brief biographies of some of the great magicians and their classic tricks.
Download or read book The Rise and Fall of Ali Bongo written by William Jones and published by Mamba Press. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Rise and Fall of Ali Bongo" by William Jones, readers are invited to embark on a captivating journey through the tumultuous political landscape of Gabon, a nation in Central Africa, as it grappled with the enigmatic figure of Ali Bongo Ondimba and the dramatic coup d'état that altered its course. Gabon, a nation known for its rich resources and complex political history, witnessed a remarkable transformation with the ascension of Ali Bongo, the son of the country's longest-serving president, Omar Bongo. This book meticulously traces the extraordinary life and political rise of Ali Bongo, from his early years in the shadow of his father to his controversial election as the President of Gabon in 2009. As readers delve into the pages of this book, they will witness the promise and challenges that marked Ali Bongo's presidency. Jones navigates through the intricate web of Gabonese politics, unveiling the deep divisions, allegations of electoral fraud, and growing discontent that simmered beneath the surface of this resource-rich nation. The heart of the narrative centers on the audacious coup d'état orchestrated by General Brice Oligui Nguema, an event that would alter the course of Gabonese history. Jones masterfully captures the intrigue, motivations, and consequences of this dramatic coup, providing readers with an inside look at the pivotal moments that defined Gabon's political landscape. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, "The Rise and Fall of Ali Bongo" paints a multifaceted portrait of a nation grappling with its past and striving for a democratic future. It explores the challenges of governance, economic diversification, and national unity that characterized the aftermath of the coup. This book also examines the legacy of Ali Bongo's rule, the hopes and aspirations of the Gabonese people, and the international community's response to these transformative events. It delves into the complex dynamics of reconciliation, democratic progress, and the resilience of a nation seeking to redefine its destiny. William Jones's insightful narrative offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the rise and fall of Ali Bongo and the coup d'état that reshaped Gabonese history. "The Rise and Fall of Ali Bongo" is a compelling exploration of power, ambition, and the enduring quest for democracy in the heart of Africa.
Download or read book The Secret History of Magic written by Peter Lamont and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pull back the curtain on the real history of magic – and discover why magic really matters If you read a standard history of magic, you learn that it begins in ancient Egypt, with the resurrection of a goose in front of the Pharaoh. You discover how magicians were tortured and killed during the age of witchcraft. You are told how conjuring tricks were used to quell rebellious colonial natives. The history of magic is full of such stories, which turn out not to be true. Behind the smoke and mirrors, however, lies the real story of magic. It is a history of people from humble roots, who made and lost fortunes, and who deceived kings and queens. In order to survive, they concealed many secrets, yet they revealed some and they stole others. They engaged in deception, exposure, and betrayal, in a quest to make the impossible happen. They managed to survive in a world in which a series of technological wonders appeared, which previous generations would have considered magical. Even today, when we now take the most sophisticated technology for granted, we can still be astonished by tricks that were performed hundreds of years ago. The Secret History of Magic reveals how this was done. It is about why magic matters in a world that no longer seems to have a place for it, but which desperately needs a sense of wonder.
Download or read book The Big Book of Boy Stuff written by Bart King and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Bart King interviewed hundreds of the wisest guys and smartest alecks for The Big Book of Boy Stuff, something awesome happened: the book became a classic! Hailed by critics and kids alike, it has sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and even won awards. In this updated and redesigned tenth anniversary edition, hijinks and hilarity are still front and center. Within these pages, boys can find a myriad of things to do, things to laugh at, and things they didn’t know. Bart King, the veteran of many water balloon wars, taught middle school for many years. He’s written other cool books, including The Big Book of Superheroes, The Pocket Guide to Girl Stuff, and The Big Book of Gross Stuff. Visit his website at www.bartking.net.
Download or read book Magic Words written by Craig Conley and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic Words: A Dictionary is a oneofakind resource for armchair linguists, popculture enthusiasts, Pagans, Wiccans, magicians, and trivia nuts alike. Brimming with the most intriguing magic words and phrases from around the world and illustrated throughout with magical symbols and icons, Magic Words is a dictionary like no other. More than sevenhundred essay style entries describe the origins of magical words as well as historical and popular variations and fascinating trivia. With sources ranging from ancient Medieval alchemists to modern stage magicians, necromancers, and wizards of legend to miracle workers throughout time, Magic Words is a must have for any scholar of magic, language, history, and culture.
Download or read book Paul Daniels My Magic Life The Autobiography written by Paul Daniels and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PAUL DANIELS 1938â€"2016 In his day, Paul Daniels was the most famous magician in the world. His feats of illusion earned him the highest honours the magic world could award, and his astonishing talent earned him a worldwide recognition and admiration that will long outlive him. Behind the guise of the master magician, the consummate showman, lay a man of great intellect, wit and humour. But his dazzling career sometimes belied a private life that had more than its share of ups and downs â€" from his grim experiences in the army through to the pain and heartbreak of a broken marriage. In this, his only autobiography, he spoke for the first time about his incredible life and career. Although he was a master illusionist, there are no illusions here among the revelations of the happiness and sadness that filled his life. Among much else, the book speaks honestly about his relationship with his oldest son, and of the new life Paul made with Debbie McGee, his glamorous on-stage assistant. And then, of course, there was the magic. Whether he was making elephants disappear or performing card tricks with timeless professionalism, his repertoire was extraordinary. Perhaps surprisingly, his book reveals the secrets behind some of his most famous and entertaining performances â€" although he kept plenty up his sleeve, secrets that we shall now perhaps never know. Paul Daniels: My Magic Life, is a book to entertain readers, certainly. More than that, however, it will both move and intrigue them as it reveals the secret life of a much loved entertainer who was, in every sense, a magician to the end.
Download or read book How I Became The Hash Queen written by Mila and published by Mama Editions. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How I Became the Hash Queen is an exciting personal account from one of the cannabis industry's rare female icons, a life story unlike any other that takes us from 1960s Amsterdam to the Himalayas, and to the burgeoning legal weed scene in the U.S. Présentation Mila's autobiography is intriguing and inspiring on many levels. As a mother, inventor, traveler, lover, and spiritual practitioner, she has taken incredible risks and embarked on unimaginable adventures. Reinventing herself and creating businesses over and over, Mila supported her children and was a rebel at the same time. Her story is, by turns, a riveting travel-log of trekking through uncharted passes and to secret monasteries, and part ultra-personal account of love stories and heartbreaks. Mila takes us with her to the first parties on the beach in Goa, India, and into the heart of the sixties revolution in fashion and music in Amsterdam. Through it all, she faces the challenge of being a single mother, even as she becomes a pioneer in a traditionally male industry with her game-changing inventions, which have shaped the future of hash-making. This book offers an inside view into a wide variety of alternative worlds and experiences, in the company of a fascinating woman. L’autrice Mila, also known as “The Hash Queen,” was recently honored with being named one of the 100 most influential people in the world of cannabis—and her fame continues to expand.
Download or read book The Magic Handbook written by Peter Eldin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1985 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated collection of tricks, jokes, and stunts.
Download or read book Secular Magic and the Moving Image written by Max Sexton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The convergence of film and television and the tension between the unmediated ‘reality’ of the moving image and the enchantment and illusion offered by magic suggests new ways of thinking about the interstices between film and television.
Download or read book Mind Magic and Mentalism For Dummies written by James L. Clark and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beginner's guide to mental magic No rabbits. No wands. Just dozens of first-rate effects, illusions, and tricks guaranteed to amaze. Mind Magic & Mentalism For Dummies pulls back the curtain and introduces the secret world of mentalism for the first time. With this book and the included DVD, budding practitioners have everything they need to master some of the most astounding illusions imaginable from exercising psychic powers and reading minds to harnessing mental energy to control fire and bend metal from across the stage. Each effect in the book is presented from three perspectives: what the audience sees, how the trick is performed, and how to present it in a way that thrills spectators, making it the comprehensive, essential guide to blowing your audience away. The DVD includes performances of many of the effects outlined in the book to help readers put the information into action Provides both introductory-level lessons on the art of performing and a host of great effects that will meet the needs of beginners Mind Magic & Mentalism For Dummies is the essential introduction to this mysterious art that can seemingly provide readers with the powers of clairvoyance, mind control, divination, and precognition. Note - CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Download or read book Prologue Spud Carrot Begins The First Book in the Adventures of Spud Carrot Series written by Nigel Clements and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-06-13 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traumatised in 1973, Samuel 'Spud Carrot' Collins unwittingly finds himself wrenched from the sanctity of his innocent existence and propelled head first into the 'Real World.' A world replete with budding 'Evil Empires' and disgruntled Botanists. 'Top Secret' Submarines and Lecherous German Newsagents. Classic songs from the early seventies and of course... 'Vol-eu-Vents.' Assisted, hampered and assailed by the most motley collection of supporting characters ever assembled, Spud must traverse the back streets and recreation grounds of 'Bletchley' as he attempts to discover the reason for his Fathers untimely and mysterious demise. For each secret revealed a dozen more questions are posed in this the gripping first instalment of 'The Adventures of Spud Carrot.
Download or read book A 1970s Childhood written by Derek Tait and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you remember glam rock, flares, cheesecloth shirts and chopper bikes? Then it sounds like you were lucky enough to grow up during the 1970s. Who could forget all the glam rock bands of that era, like Slade, Wizard, Mud and Sweet, or singers like Alvin Stardust, Marc Bolan and David Bowie? What about those wonderful TV shows like Starsky and Hutch, Kojak, Kung Fu and Happy Days? Fashion included platform shoes (we all had a pair), flared trousers, brightly patterned shirts with huge collars and colourful kipper ties. And everyone remembers preparing for power cuts and that long, hot summer of 1976? So dust off your space hopper and join us on this fascinating journey through a childhood during the seventies, with hilarious illustrations and a nostalgic trip down memory lane for all those who grew up in this memorable decade.
Download or read book The Linking ring written by and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Body Magic written by John Fisher and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-08-20 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you believe that you could ask a full-grown man to hold a penny for you and then tell him to drop it and finds he can’t, hard as he may try? In what is undoubtedly the most original magic book of our time, John Fisher shows the reader how, with minimal practice, he can use the marvels of the human body to entertain and mystify friends and family, small and large audiences. This book is first of all a delight to read because of the instant education it provides us with about the unknown powers we have in our hands, our eyes, our noses, and our incredible nervous system. In each case, Mr. Fisher shows the easy-to-grasp principle first and then how to put the principle to work in actual tricks. Most magic books require a great deal of study and dexterity. This one enables you to entertain people even before you have finished the book. Moreover, you never have to worry about being prepared, because you always have with you all the miraculous things you need—your hands, your eyes, and the rest of your body.
Download or read book Be a Magician written by Ali Bongo and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructions for several simple and more advanced magic tricks, with suggestions for arranging and performing a stage show.
