Magic Tricks and Illusions

Updated June 13, 2024
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JoJo and the magic trick
O'Connor, Jane
Paper Book
Fancy Nancy's little sister, JoJo, stars in her My First I Can Read debut! From bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes JoJo, Fancy Nancy's little sister. JoJo wants to do magic. She has both her magic wand and her magic cape ready to...
Paddington and the magic trick
Bond, Michael
Paper Book
Paddington Bear has delighted readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond's classic character will charm beginning readers with his unique brand of magic. Paddington is delighted to discover that the Browns are throwing him a...
Press here
Tullet, Hervé.
Paper Book
The longest-running picture book on the New York Times bestseller list! "Tullet's brilliant creation proves that books need not lose out to electronic wizardry; his colorful dots perform every bit as engagingly as any on the screen of an iPad.... The joy is...
Tap the magic tree
Matheson, Christie
Paper Book
The acclaimed interactive picture book about the changing seasons. "Like Hervé Tullet's Press Here, Matheson's Tap the Magic Tree proves you don't need apps for interactivity," praised the New York Times. Every book needs you to turn the pages. But not every...
Hat tricks
Kitamura, Satoshi
Paper Book
You're invited to Hattie the rabbit's magic show! A lively, must-have read-aloud for preschooler story times from acclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kiramura. Abracadabra, katakurico! Oh, goodness! Out pops a cat from Hattie's magic hat. Can you guess what creature will appear...
What's your favorite favorite?
Shea, Bob
Paper Book
Ballet Cat and her cousin Goat are preparing a show for Grandma. Each is trying to outdo the other - Ballet Cat with an elaborate dance routine (of course), and Goat with his amazing (amazingly lame, that is) magic tricks. Neither act goes off quite as planned, but it doesn't matter . . . because...
Who was Harry Houdini?
Sutherland, Tui
Paper Book
Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of...
The Unbelievable Oliver and the Four Jokers
Bosch, Pseudonymous
Paper Book
From the author of the bestselling Secret Series comes this funny chapter-book mystery about a third-grade magician and the wisecracking rabbit who is the secret brains behind his act. Eight-year-old Oliver dreams of being a professional magician, even though he has terrible...
Ellray Jakes is magic
Warner, Sally
Paper Book
Small kid. Big Stage. Does EllRay have a talent to put on show for the entire school? When EllRay and his friends hear about the school talent show, they're not impressed. They're too old for that stuff. But their teacher, Mrs. Sanchez, isn't so quick to let her...
The disappearing act
Moore, Katrina
Paper Book
Meet Bessie Lee! The Teeny Houdini chapter book series from author Katrina Moore and illustrator Zoe Si begins with a simply magical story. The adventures of Teeny Houdini come in short, easy-to-read chapters full of hilarious illustrations--a favorite series for building confident...
Poof! a bot!
Milgrim, David
Paper Book
A School Library Journal Best Chapter Book of 2019! Zip the unlucky magician gets into another hilarious (and sticky) situation in the second book in the Adventures of Zip Ready-to-Go! series from author-illustrator David Milgrim, who was awarded a Theodor Seuss Geisel...
The magic of letters
Johnston, Tony
Paper Book
Letters are MAGIC. When you know their secrets, like a bright bird, you take flight. Hop along with a playful rabbit emcee and see for yourself! Letters are everywhere in this delightful book that embraces the power of words and what they can do, how they can make you feel, and...
Pulling back the curtain on magic
Higginson, Sheila Sweeny
Paper Book
Learn the science behind amazing magic tricks in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that every time a magician uses sleight of hand, he is secretly tracking your eye movements at the same time? How does...
Anna, Banana, and the magic show mix-up
Rissi, Anica Mrose
Paper Book
When preparing for a magic show, Anna and her friends find a talent for trouble instead in the eighth book of this "fast-paced, fun, and funny" (Megan McDonald, bestselling author of the Judy Moody series) illustrated chapter book series about the joys and challenges of elementary school...
Abracadabra : the story of magic through the ages
Newquist, H. P.
Paper Book
Magic is a word we use to describe something amazing, awe-inspiring, or spectacular. Truly great magic makes us believe in things we know can't be real. In the hands of the greatest magicians, even a simple card trick can become truly wondrous. Now, in this nonfiction narrative of...
Science is magic
Mould, Steve
Paper Book
Packed with over 40 magical science tricks for kids using simple experiments!  Join comedian and author Steve Mould, #1 bestselling author of How to be a Scientist, and learn the secrets behind some of the most famous magic tricks and illusions (and learn some of...
The mystery in the magic shop
Warner, Gertrude Chandler
Paper Book
The Aldens try to find a missing magician. Henry is learning to perform magic tricks from The Amazing Arthur and is excited to participate in Greenfield Magic Shop's annual magic show. But then The Amazing Arthur goes missing. Is his disappearance part of a new magic trick or a...
Easy magician origami
Harbo, Christopher L.
Paper Book
Do you love magic? Then try your hand at Easy Magician Origami. With a few simple folds you'll make a magic wand, a wizards hat, a fortune teller, and so much more. Grab some paper and start folding!
Duck! Rabbit!
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse.
Paper Book
This New York Times bestselling children's book is a smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side. From the award-winning team of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld comes a clever take on the age...
Children's book of magic
Hildyard, Anne
Paper Book
Magic has always captivated and amazed children, but learning the secrets behind this mysterious art has never been easy -- until now. Introducing Children's Book of Magic, an introduction to the world's most amazing illusionists, magic tricks and magicians. Tracing the history of magic...
Marvelous magicians
Corry, Lydia
Paper Book
Marvellous Magicians celebrates the work of eight pioneering illusionists, both famous and under-represented, whose tricks have been the making of modern magic. Through a magical blend of biography, history and illustration, it brings these amazing magicians and their illusions into the...
Coin magic
Wood, J.
Paper Book
Whether in the movies or in person, many people have seen someone perform the classic magic trick of pulling a coin out from behind another person's ear. However, that's not the only trick magicians perform using coins. Readers of this innovative book learn all about coin tricks and their place in...
Card magic
Wood, John
Paper Book
Card tricks are a popular part of the magic world. Illusionists and magicians have been performing these kinds of tricks for many years. With the help of this exciting book, readers of many ages learn about these tricks, including fun facts about how they're done and the people are who do them....
Everyday magic for kids : 30 amazing magic tricks that you can do anywhere
Flom, Justin
Paper Book
Using every day objects, daring magician Justin Flom (434K Facebook followers and 153K subscribers on YouTube) will teach kids all they need to know to perform 30 amazing and how-did-you-do-that magic tricks at the turn of a hat. Featuring step-by-step instructions and illustrations, Everyday...
Fooled ya! : how your brain gets tricked by optical illusions, magicians, hoaxes & more
Brown, Jordan
Paper Book
Don't be fooled by what your brain thinks you see! Fooled Ya! is a kid's guide to the mind bending world of illusions, perception, and why we can be tricked. Don't be fooled again, learn the tricks! Discover the variety of ways our...

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