{"product_id":"a-miscellany-of-mischief-and-magic-discover-historys-best-hoaxes-hijinks-tricks-and-illusions-9780711280595","title":"A Miscellany of Mischief and Magic: Discover History's Best Hoaxes, Hijinks, Tricks and Illusions","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Tom Adams\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Paranormal \u0026amp; Supernatural\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome all rascals and tricksters to this marvellous miscellany of mischief and magic!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e*2024 CBC Children's FAVORITES*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis playful book explores the world of deception and trickery - both the good and the bad. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn the \u003cb\u003esecrets of infamous magic illusions and tricks\u003c\/b\u003e and discover the stories of some of history's most notorious \u003cb\u003ehoaxes, pranks, and cons\u003c\/b\u003e. While some are great fun, others contain a serious lesson . . . after all, understanding scams of the past can help protect you in the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet\u003cb\u003e infamous pranksters\u003c\/b\u003e such as \u003cb\u003eMarcel Duchamp \u003c\/b\u003e(the French artist who pranked the art world), \u003cb\u003erenowned illusionists\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eescape artists\u003c\/b\u003e such as \u003cb\u003eAdelaide Hermann\u003c\/b\u003e (one of the first female magicians), and \u003cb\u003ecunning con-artists\u003c\/b\u003e such as \u003cb\u003eGeorge C. Parker \u003c\/b\u003e(the American who \"sold\" the Statue of Liberty). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe themed spreads explore a range of topics such as \u003cb\u003emade-up monsters, alien conspiracies, doctored photos\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e disguises and pseudonyms\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e April Fool's Day pranks, \u003c\/b\u003e and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're feeling mischievous, you can even follow the steps and tips spaced throughout the book to \u003cb\u003etry your hand at some pranks and magic tricks of your own! \u003c\/b\u003eBut keep your wits about you, \u003cb\u003e because \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efake hoaxes are included\u003c\/b\u003e within the pages for\u003cb\u003e eagle-eyed readers to try to spot! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers young and old\u003c\/b\u003e who delight in a bit of mischief. ","brand":"Wide Eyed Editions","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45112850776215,"sku":"9780711280595","price":1716.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780711280595.webp?v=1767641955","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-miscellany-of-mischief-and-magic-discover-historys-best-hoaxes-hijinks-tricks-and-illusions-9780711280595","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}