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Magic Tricks (formerly The Puffin Book of Magic)

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Written by Norman Hunter; illustrated by Jill McDonald; edited by Kaye Webb; published by Penguin/Puffin Books
Production Year:
1968
Medium:
Paperback book, printed paper

This cheeky paperback turned kids into pocket magicians. Written by Norman Hunter, creator of the beloved Professor Branestawm books, it taught real conjuring tricks using everyday objects like cards, coins, and handkerchiefs. Jill McDonald's playful illustrations gave every trick a wink of mischief. Part of the wildly popular Puffin series, it captured a golden age of children's publishing, when learning and imagination shared the same page.

Origin:
USA – Tennessee – Kingsport
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