Magicians use more than just mirrors, string, and sleight of hand
to deceive their audience. Those who are masters at this trade have
developed an arsenal of techniques to manipulate people. Every
action and utterance on stage and off is precisely planned to
achieve a specific effect. Abracadabra! is an insider's look at
what goes on at a magic show, behind-the-scenes, and in the mind of
the magician. Nathaniel Schiffman explains the principles of
deception, exposing those innocent-seeming motions that conceal
vital actions from onlookers; how the conjurer uses misdirection of
space and time to mislead the audience; how silly and simple
optical illusions can fool us, and what to look for during a magic
show. Also explored in detail is the world of off-stage magic. Some
"magicians" use various techniques in life to deceive and influence
you, yet these magicians don't boast of their magic talent, because
they are advertisers, politicians, army commanders, spies, con
artists, computer programmers, movie directors, faith healers,
psychics, and others. These "magicians" work to make you buy their
product, believe in their cause, and influence your thinking from
the time you get up in the morning, until you go to bed at night.
This is not a "how to" book for aspiring magicians, but a
layperson's guide to methods used to mislead or fool you.
Lighthearted and informal, Abracadabra! will fascinate anyone
interested in knowing how one person can control many. Included are
hands-on experiments, magic tricks, and reader participation
segments. You'll soon see that magicians don't just manipulate
playing cards and animals; they manipulate you.
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