Stunning Stage Tricks

By Alleanna Harris

Stun your audience with these unbelievable illusions! People won't believe their eyes when they see you perform astounding stage tricks. Simple step-by-step instructions and photos will teach you how to make a person vanish into thin air, make a doll come to life, and more!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Dec 21, 2015
• ISBN: 9781515730668

Alleanna Harris

Alleanna Harris received a BFA in Animation with Honors from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She has illustrated several children's books, including The Journey of York: The Unsung Hero of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Her work is inspired by the beauty in everyday things. She lives in New Jersey.

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Illusions performed on stage are often the most amazing of all magic tricks. World-famous magician David Copperfield leaves people in awe of his grand illusions. He is known for making huge objects disappear and making people float in midair. Practice the illusions in this book, and soon you’ll also be wowing the crowd with your incredible magical skills!

Stage magic often requires some special preparation. Follow these steps to make your tricks seem effortless and exciting.

Blocking: Plan out and practice where you and your assistants will stand and move during the show. Be sure everybody knows where to be at the proper time.

Lighting: Lights help set the mood for your tricks. If you do a spooky trick, use dim lighting.

Music: Music is another way to help set the mood for an audience. It can also cover up the sound of someone moving around off stage.

Stage illusions often require the help of assistants. Ask a fe friends if they’d like to be your assistants. With their help, you’ll soon be mastering the tricks in this book.

On-Stage Assistants