The Magic in You - Become a superstar entertainer

Dare to be brilliant with this entertaining guide that will teach an astonishing range of circus tricks, juggling skills, comedy sets, magic, spy manoeuvres and science tricks. Mat Ricardo never used to see himself as a performer, in fact he was always on the outskirts and incredibly shy - but through practice and dedication, he found his confidence to become one of the country''s greatest and most widely respected showmen. In this book, for the first time, he reveals with humour and practical steps exactly what you can do to discover the magic in you.

About the author

Mat Ricardo learned his craft as a street performer in London's famous Covent Garden, before travelling the world's theatres, cabaret clubs and festivals to become the most critically acclaimed and successful variety comedian in the world. He is the only variety artist to win the Herald Angel Award for excellence in theatre. Alongside his performing work, he is a TEDx speaker, an ambassador for the mental health non-profit Mental Ideas and was a regular columnist for the British comedy website Chortle.

Product details

• Authors: Mat Ricardo
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2025
• EAN: 9780571383962
• ISBN: 978-0-571-38396-2
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Games & Activities / Magic, People & places (Children's / Teenage), General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: General interest, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books / General, Interest age: from c 9 years, Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests, Conjuring and magic