Publisher Description

Look closely at each illustration--what do you see? Are you sure? Don't trust your eyes too quickly, because every picture here has an optical trick to fool you. Some- times you'll find "two objects in one"; sometimes you have to rotate drawings to solve the puzzle. Among the forms of visual magic: a bird that "flies" into a cage and a boy who changes into a monkey when the page is turned upside down. More than 300 engrossing optical illusions.

Presents a collection of over one hundred and eighty optical illusions with the answers presented at the end.

A collection of hundreds of optical illusions, including classic examples from various sources and new drawings

A collection of hundreds of optical illusions, including classic examples from various sources and new drawings.

Pick a card, any card--but DON'T pick any other card book! This one's beyond compare, the biggest and the best, with 352 pages of fabulous sleights and tricks that will amaze your friends. "Force" your volunteers to choose the right card; make false cuts and shuffles; do double lifts; sneak a peek; and much more. With a little practice, ideas for presentation, and great hints on making magic with your deck, you'll put on a show-stopping performance every time. 352 pages, 156 b/w illus., 4 3/16 x 5 1/4.

Get smart--give your brain a super-sized workout that's fun, challenging, and mind-expanding! You'll really have to keep your wits about you as you tackle six big sections filled with puzzles and tricks of every sort, from the visual to the verbal. Try critical thinking and lateral thinking questions, where you'll have to "work outside the box," forget your assumptions, and look at the problem from a fresh viewpoint. Whodunits have all the pleasures of a mystery--but you're the detective trying to figure it out! Be "number one" at math conundrums, and open your eyes and look sharp when you tackle the picture puzzles and optical illusions. Give this a shot and find out if you can be a "toothpick architect"! Build a house using 11 toothpicks as shown in the diagram. See if you can make the house face the opposite direction by moving only one toothpick. Answer: Move one of the toothpicks in the roof.