
Reach for this book when your child is eager to be the center of attention but needs a structured way to build their confidence and public speaking skills. Shari Lewis, the legendary performer, provides more than just a list of magic tricks. She offers a framework for self expression and poise. By mastering these illusions using common household items, children learn that preparation and practice are the keys to a successful performance. This guide is ideal for the elementary schooler who wants to entertain family and friends while developing the grit needed to master a new craft. It turns a simple hobby into a lesson in resilience and the joy of a job well done. The book is secular and focuses on the logic and showmanship behind the magic, making it a safe and empowering choice for building a child's sense of pride and accomplishment.
There are no sensitive topics or heavy themes. The book is secular and focuses entirely on logic, physics, and performance art.
An 8 to 10 year old who is a bit of a 'performer' but lacks a structured outlet for that energy, or a shy child who needs a 'prop' or a specific role to feel comfortable interacting with a group.
This book is safe to read cold, though parents should be prepared to help gather items like decks of cards, string, or rubber bands. No content requires advance screening. A parent might choose this after seeing their child struggle with boredom, a lack of hobbies, or perhaps after a talent show or party where the child expressed interest in being the one on stage.
Younger children (7-8) will enjoy the 'cool factor' of the tricks but may need help with the fine motor skills required for some sleight of hand. Older children (10-12) will appreciate the psychological aspects of misdirection and the humor in the suggested scripts.
Unlike modern magic books that focus on high tech gadgets, Shari Lewis focuses on the performer's personality and the 'magic' of everyday objects. It is as much a book about theater and confidence as it is about tricks.
This is a classic instructional guide to magic and sleight of hand. It details dozens of tricks using cards, coins, and household objects, emphasizing the performance aspect (the 'patter') alongside the mechanics of the illusion.
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