Mac King's Scout Magic: Over 50 Amazing and Easy-to-learn Tricks and Mind-blowing Stunts: 50 Amazing, Easy-to-Learn Tricks and Mind-Blowing Stunts ... Pencils, and Other Stuff from Your Knapsack

Mac King's Scout Magic: Over 50 Amazing and Easy-to-learn Tricks and Mind-blowing Stunts: 50 Amazing, Easy-to-Learn Tricks and Mind-Blowing Stunts ... Pencils, and Other Stuff from Your Knapsack

by Mac King (Author), Bill King (Author), Bill King (Author)

Synopsis

Renowned magician/comedian Mac King presents more than 50 amazing tricks and astounding (and often hilarious) feats of illusion for kids ages 9 to 12?perfect for the campsite or the great indoors! In a book as lively and appealing as the magician himself, Mac King's Campfire Magic features dozens of easy-to-learn magic tricks and stunts, with a focus on feats that can be performed with rope, hats, bandannas, knives, coins, twigs, and anything else found around the campfire (or in the kitchen junk drawer). Mac's humorous, easy-to-follow instructions (as well as the antics of his sidekick, Lewis the Monkey) are brought to life by well-known illustrator Bill King, who also draws the widely syndicated comic strip 'Mac King's Magic in a Minute.'Readers will learn how to bake a cake in a cap; tie a knot with one hand; read their friends' minds; grow a plant?instantly; transform a dead twig into a leafy one; and much more! And as a bonus, two full-length magic acts (complete with patter) are included. With its durable binding and compact size, Mac King's Campfire Magic is the perfect field guide to entertaining friends and family, whether on the trail or in the living room.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 176
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Published: 01 Apr 2010

ISBN 10: 1579128297
ISBN 13: 9781579128296
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
Mac's tricks are beautiful, funny ideas--amazing things that turn your brain so far inside out that your only option is to laugh. ----Penn and Teller, from the Foreword
Author Bio
Mac King used to perform 220 days a year, bringing his unique mixture of comedy and magic to audiences around the United States. Today, he has a steady gig at Harrah's Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he performs to sell-out crowds four days a week. In addition, he writes the syndicated 'Magic in a Minute' comic strip, illustrated by his cousin, Bill King, and designs unique tricks and props for the toy company Fundex. King is also the author of the best-selling Magic in aMinute Super-Duper Suitcase O' Magic and Magic in a Minute Big Ol' Book O' Magic. King lives with his family in Las Vegas.