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Magic in Theory - An Introduction to Theoretical Psychological Elements of Conjuring

English · Paperback / Softback

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Informationen zum Autor Peter Lamont is a research fellow at the Koestler Parapsychology unit at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick . Richard Wiseman heads the psychology research unit at the University of Hertfordshire. He is the author of The Luck Factor . Klappentext 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. ""Magic in Theory" is charmingly clear, admirably erudite and highly readable. The chapters are gently authoritative without being numbingly complex, and sober while avoiding 'academic' sterility. Highly recommended." --"Fortean Times"

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Authors Peter Lamont, Peter Wiseman Lamont, Professor Richard Wiseman, Richard Wiseman
Publisher University of hertfordshire pr
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 27.04.2005
 
EAN 9781902806501
ISBN 978-1-902806-50-1
No. of pages 192
Dimensions 150 mm x 227 mm x 13 mm
Subjects Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes
Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Parapsychology, fringe sciences

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