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Welcome all rascals and tricksters to this marvellous miscellany of
mischief and magic! This playful book explores the world of
deception and trickery – both the good and the bad.  Learn
the secrets of infamous magic illusions and tricks and discover the
stories of some of history’s most notorious hoaxes, pranks, and
cons. While some are great fun, others contain a serious lesson . .
. after all, understanding scams of the past can help protect you
in the future. Meet infamous pranksters such as Marcel
Duchamp (the French artist who pranked the art world),
renowned illusionists and escape artists such as Adelaide Hermann
(one of the first female magicians), and cunning
con-artists such as George C. Parker (the American who "sold"
the Statue of Liberty). The themed spreads explore a range
of topics such as made-up monsters, alien conspiracies, doctored
photos, disguises and pseudonyms, April Fool's Day pranks, and much
more.  If you’re feeling mischievous, you can even follow
the steps and tips spaced throughout the book to try your hand at
some pranks and magic tricks of your own! But keep your wits about
you, because fake hoaxes are included within the pages for
eagle-eyed readers to try to spot!  Perfect for
readers young and old who delight in a bit of mischief.Â
Welcome all rascals and tricksters to this marvellous miscellany of
mischief and magic! This playful book explores the world of
deception and trickery - both the good and the bad. Learn the
secrets of infamous magic illusions and tricks and discover the
stories of some of history's most notorious hoaxes, pranks, and
cons. While some are great fun, others contain a serious lesson . .
. after all, understanding scams of the past can help protect you
in the future. Meet infamous pranksters such as Marcel Duchamp (the
French artist who pranked the art world), renowned illusionists and
escape artists such as Adelaide Hermann (one of the first female
magicians), and cunning con-artists such as George C. Parker (the
American who "sold" the Statue of Liberty). The themed spreads
explore a range of topics such as made-up monsters, alien
conspiracies, doctored photos, disguises and pseudonyms, April
Fool's Day pranks, and much more. If you're feeling mischievous,
you can even follow the steps and tips spaced throughout the book
to try your hand at some pranks and magic tricks of your own! But
keep your wits about you, because fake hoaxes are included within
the pages for eagle-eyed readers to try to spot! Perfect for
readers young and old who delight in a bit of mischief.
Today's innovators are often inspired by the futuristic visions of
science fiction... worlds in which humans can travel through time,
teleport, upload their minds to a computer and create artificial
life. But did you know that many of these strange and far-fetched
ideas could one day emerge as real technologies? Learn what steps
scientists are taking to make these dreams real, and what the
implications may be for humanity.
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Many Crowns (Paperback)
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