Download or read book The Magician s Assistant written by Ann Patchett and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2004-09-17 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of The Dutch House, a secretive magician’s death becomes the catalyst for his partner’s journey of self-discovery in this “enchanting” book (San Francisco Chronicle) “that is something of a magic trick in itself.” (Newsweek) When Parsifal, a handsome and charming magician, dies suddenly, his widow Sabine—who was also his faithful assistant for twenty years—learns that the family he claimed to have lost in a tragic accident is very much alive and well. Sabine is left to unravel his secrets, and the journey she takes, from sunny Los Angeles to the bitter windswept plains of Nebraska, will work its own magic on her. Sabine's extraordinary tale, “with its big dreams, vast spaces, and disparate realities lying side by side” captures the hearts of its readers and “proves to be the perfect place for miraculous transformations.” (The New Yorker)
Download or read book The Magician s Apprentice written by Trudi Canavan and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2009-02-06 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set hundreds of years before the events of The Magicians' Guild, The Magician's Apprentice is the new novel set in the world of Trudi Canavan's Black Magician Trilogy. In the remote Mandryn, Tessia serves as assistant to her father, the village Healer. Her mother would rather she found a husband. But her life is about to take a very unexpected turn. When the advances of a visiting Sachakan mage get violent, Tessia unconsciously taps unknown reserves of magic to defend herself. Lord Dakon, the local magician, takes Tessia under his wing as an apprentice. The long hours of study and self-discipline also offer more opportunities than she had ever hoped for, and an exciting new world opens up to her. There are fine clothes and servants -- and, to Tessia's delight -- regular trips to the great city of Imardin. But along with the excitement and privilege, Tessia is about to discover that her magical gifts bring with them a great deal of responsibility. For great danger looms on the horizon for Tessia and her world.
Download or read book The Magician s Boy written by Susan Cooper and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only a child can find the way to bring Saint George back to the play. The Boy works for the Magician, and he wants more than anything to learn magic. But the Magician always says, "Not yet, Boy. Not till the time is right." So the Boy has to be content with polishing the Magician's wand, taking care of the rabbits the Magician pulls out of hats, and doing his favorite job: operating the puppets for the play Saint George and the Dragon, which the Magician always performs as part of his act. Until one day the Saint George puppet disappears, and the angry Magician hurls the Boy into the strange Land of Story to find Saint George. His quest is full of adventures with oddly familiar people, from the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe to the Giant at the top of Jack's beanstalk. But the Boy's last adventure is the most amazing of all -- and changes his life forever.
Download or read book Ann Dvorak written by Christina Rice and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The forgotten screen legend who made Hollywood history by challenging the all-powerful studio system is revealed in this first full-length biography. Seemingly destined for A-list fame, Ann Dvorak was touted as “Hollywood’s New Cinderella” after film mogul Howard Hughes cast her in the 1932 gangster film Scarface. But Dvorak’s journey to superstardom was derailed when she walked out on her contractual obligations to Warner Bros. for an extended honeymoon. Ann Dvorak: Hollywood’s Forgotten Rebel explores the life and career of one of the first individuals who dared to challenge the studio system. Dvorak reached her pinnacle during the early 1930s, when the film industry was relatively uncensored and free to produce movies with more daring storylines. She played several female leads in films including The Strange Love of Molly Louvain, Three on a Match, and Heat Lightning, but after her walk-out, Warner Bros retaliated by casting her in less significant roles. Following the casting conflicts and illness, Dvorak filed a lawsuit against the Warner Bros. studio, setting a precedent for other stars who eventually followed suit. In this insightful memoir, Christina Rice explores the spirited rebellion of a talented actress whose promising career fell victim to the studio empire.
Download or read book Marvelous Magicians written by Lydia Corry and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vibrantly illustrated and engaging introduction to the illusionists, both famous and lesser-known, who shaped modern magic. A great magician never reveals their secrets, but Marvelous Magicians reveals the names of eight groundbreaking illusionists, both famous and lesser-known, who shaped modern magic. Through a magical blend of biography, history, and illustration, this book spotlights an array of magicians, including one of the first female magicians, Adelaide Herrmann; African American illusionist Richard Potter, “The Handcuff King” Harry Houdini, and Houdin, Houdini’s namesake and inspiration. With two spectacular fold-out pages revealing the secret workings of the Automaton Chess Player and Howard Thurston’s dramatic transformation of an empty box into a world of wonders, this book examines the early history of magic, the eight magic effects on which all tricks are based, the necessary components of a magician’s toolbox, and the underrated role of the magician’s assistant. The book’s grand finale features advice on becoming a magician, an introduction to contemporary magicians from around the world, and an exploration of the hidden societies who have kept the secrets of illusions closely guarded for decades. Vibrantly illustrated and written in a theatrical style, Marvelous Magicians is the perfect book for aspiring magicians who want to know more about its history and the innovators who de ned it.
Download or read book The Magic Trap written by Jacqueline Davies and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2014 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magic show, card tricks, and a disappearing rabbit named Professor Hoffmann--the Treski kids are at it again as they try to put on a show in the face of an approaching hurricane--but nothing prepares them for what blows into town next: their long-lost dad.
Download or read book Mona Lisa s Secret written by Phil Philips and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-24 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical fiction - Mystery & Suspense Thriller In this elaborately plotted, fast-paced thriller, Phil Philips takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the streets of Paris and to the Jura mountains of Switzerland, to uncover a secret hidden for thousands of years ... Fans of the da Vinci code will love Mona Lisa's Secret.
Download or read book The Magician written by Sherri Maret and published by Roadrunner Press. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddy, a bunny for a part-time magician, does not like being left at home while his magician goes to her regular job, day after day. Buddy would like to spend more time together--and so decides to help their magic show go from small time to big time. What happens when a magician's bunny takes matters into his own paws?
Download or read book Lovely Assistant written by Geoph Essex and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-01-06 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenny Ng missed her last appointment, was hit by a car, and was hired by a magician on the same day. And those aren't even remotely the strangest things that happened to her this summer. Jenny's a typical New Yorker, too jaded too early, struggling to get by in the big city. Of course, the typical New Yorker rarely has to deal with very large and sardonic horses, magic swords, severed limbs, and mirror images that refuse to cooperate with all that reflecting business. But Jenny learns to cope. With the help of a clever conjurer, a few feckless friends, and enough Grim Reapers to fill out a football league, it's up to Jenny to learn the finer points of Life and Death...and save the world while she's at it. Geoph Essex's fast and fearless prose combines the wit of Douglas Adams, the quirk of Christopher Moore, and the inventive mythology of Neil Gaiman in an adventure that spans galaxies without ever straying too far from the familiar.
Download or read book The Marquis and the Magician s Assistant written by Shanae Johnson and published by Those Johnson Girls. This book was released on with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a marquis agrees to produce a female magician’s solo show, the two discover the feelings developing between them are no illusion. The trick will be on them when the sparks start to fly! Magician’s assistant Lark Voorheen is tired of seeing someone else in the spotlight. She’d rather jump inside the hat with the rabbit than have another wannabe wizard take credit for her hard work and ingenuity. Ready to finally take the wand in her own hand, she’s lucky to find a wealthy marquis eager to back her show. After years of witnessing the lack of respect given to female magicians, she’s determined that no one thinks she got her shot by lying on her back. But that will be a hard sell when her producer is a handsome, rich nobleman such as Omar, the Marquis of Navarre. As a successful entertainment producer with a golden touch, Omar al Sharif has been used by talentless women stepping on his heart on their way up the ladder of success. But when he helps Lark take center stage, his attempts to freeze his growing feelings melt under the force of her star power. Unable to deny their intense attraction, they agree to hide their relationship from prying eyes. Neither would be taken seriously if word of their affair got out. Lark’s dream will die if she loses credibility, and while Omar doesn’t fear for his business, losing the love of his life would cut him in two. Can they pull off their biggest misdirection yet and convince the world they’re not together? Find out if love will reign in this light-hearted, sweet romance of royal engagements. The Marquis and the Magician’s Assistant is the fourth in a series of royal romances that are beyond the common tale!
Download or read book The Science of Magic written by James D. Anderson and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcasing daring feats and illusions, this book takes a look at the famous illusionists throughout history who have amazed us with their magic tricks. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.
Download or read book A Book of Magic for Young Magicians written by Allan Zola Kronzek and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1992-06-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how such techniques as misdirection, patter, repetition, and routining are used by magicians in the performance of specific tricks.
Download or read book The Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today s World written by Mary Zeiss Stange and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-01-09 with total page 1376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This e-only volume expands and updates the original 4-volume Encyclopedia of Women in Today′s World (2011), offering a wide range of new entries and new multimedia content. The entries reflect such developments as the Arab Spring that brought women′s issues in the Islamic world into sharp relief, the domination of female athletes among medal winners at the London 2012 Olympics, nine more women joining the ranks of democratically elected heads of state, and much more. The 475 articles in this e-only update (accompanied by photos and video clips) supplement the themes established in the original edition, providing a vibrant collection of entries dealing with contemporary women′s issues around the world.
Download or read book ShowSmarts tm written by Terra Koerpel and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to ShowSmarts - a one-of-a-kind 'how-to' resource that makes the process of putting on a show 'much easier' than it seems, with results 'more successful' than imagined! "Much easier" because it's an A - Z blueprint of how to organize any kind of show. It's full of checklists, definations, step-by-step directions, time-saving secrets, show job quick tips, production theme ideas , do's & don'ts, cost-cutting suggestions, and SO much more! "More successful" because of the useful words of advice, help and inspiration (penned especially for ShowSmarts) from special book contributors like former first lady, Barbara Bush; green day drummer, Tre' Cool; comedian George Carlin, and 53 others. ShowSmarts has earned an Editor's Choice Award. It's written in everyday language. It's easy to use. You won't find a lot of 'how-to prose' to read. You will find a lot of 'how-to pointers' to use. Immediately! Now you CAN say with confidence, "I'll do that" when your organization needs a show director. Now you CAN think, "No problem" when your teaching position requires directing the school play. Now your decision "To be part of your school, church or community's theater production team" really will be easier to make. ShowSmarts is dedicated to keeping the performing arts in school, and written for those 'everyday heros' who step forward to direct a show and don't know how. ShowSmarts is perfect for · Schools, churches and communities performances · PTA and PTO sponsored activities · Camp, Fairs, Festivals and Cruise Ship programs · City & Neighborhood Youth organizations · Homeschooling groups · Children's libraries and Museums · Military bases and International schools ShowSmarts Table of Contents Think time Volunteerism Show jobs Writing a Class Play Writing a Variety Show Family Funny Monologues Narration Organizing a Talent Show Show Rules Auditions Script-to-Stage projects Coaching Character Rehearsals Homemade Props and Sound Effects Fund Raising Publicity Tickets Programs Makeup and Costumes Showtime Saying, "Thank you"
Download or read book Hocus Pocus written by Norm Barnhart and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes how to prepare and perform several magic tricks for apprentice level magicians. Includes embedded links for added online instructional videos that can be accessed with the Capstone 4D app"--
Download or read book Vanished written by Sean Price and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2010 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history and performance of magic tricks.
Download or read book Whet Toa and the Magician written by Steph Matuku and published by Huia Publishers. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Whetu’s mother takes a job organising a magician’s house and farm, Whetū becomes the animal keeper, looking after a golden ram, three lazy pigs, talking horses, a cowardly bull and the magician's stage assistant – an arrogant white rabbit called Errant. Errant’s been playing around with magic and created a carnivorous lamb, which he can’t change back. Rather than face the magician, Errant disappears and Whetū becomes the magician’s new assistant, just in time for the Royal Performance. It all seems to be going well until Errant reappears to seek his revenge, and Whetū must save the day – and the king.
