"Magic Words: A Dictionary" is a wonderful one-of-a-kind resource for magicians, exploring the most intriguing magic words and phrases from around the world. The 720 essay-style entries touch upon magic words multiple meanings, auras of mystery, origins and history, popular variations, amusing trivia and fascinating examples of usage from literature and popular culture. Sources range from modern stage magicians to their distant ancestors.
Magic words are as old as conjuring itself. A great many magic words have stood the test of time, passed on from master to apprentice, generation through generation, to find expression on the modern stage and street. From the familiar but oft-perplexing classics like abracadabra and hocus pocus to lesser known gems to whimsical modern inventions, these magic words have earned a place of honor in their own special dictionary.
Magic words have always held an ancient enchantment for humans. They resonate with the audience because there is an instinctive understanding that words are powerful, creative forces. Whether the reader is a professional illusionist, an amateur at sleight-of-hand or simply a word lover intrigued by the power of language, this dictionary is meant to enlighten and inspire everyone to create pure wonder and awe whenever they speak.
This 472-page 6 X 9 hardcover book with 44 illustrations is only $40. The hardcover edition of this book is now out of print, so pick up a copy today, while they last. I only have 5 in stock!
An impressive work. Brad Henderson, MAGIC Magazine
I am in awe of the volume and variety of the usages and references discussed: the research seems monumental. It will not only give you the importance of magic words, it will help you understand magic and your relationship to it. Recommended as a very useful resource. Phil Willmarth, Linking Ring Magazine
This is a great book. Loads of fun to browse through and stimulate understandings and possibilities. Fascinating information that is stimulating for the creation of either tricks or presentations. Robert Neale, author of "The Magic Mirror"
A Magic Masterpiece! Magic-Al Garber, creator of Its a Magic-Al World!"