The Complete Idiots Guide to Magic Tricks

A good beginner's book of magic. Easy to read, lots of good tips and information, and some good entry level tricks. Comes with a set of punch out cards for some of the card tricks (featuring Bicycle backs). Througout the pages are small text blocks with tidbits of information such as Tip of the Wand, Say the Magic Word, Now You See It, and Hocus Quote Us. Recommended for beginners.

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Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less

Making people like you in ninety seconds is no big deal if you know how to do it. As a matter of fact, if people don't like you in those first few seconds, it's going to be difficult (Not impossible though, mind you) to make them like you later anyway. So the first few seconds are critical. How do you use those first few seconds?

First ask yourself a question. When you meet someone for the first time, what types of people do you begin to like? Do you generally take a liking to a person who frowns on meeting you, and looks distant and avoids your eyes? Or do you like someone who smiles, and reaches out to you warmly, looking you in the eyes? If you're like most people, your answer's going to be yes for the second question, and there lies your tips for handling those first few seconds. Be positive, warm and confident. Show that you are looking forward to meeting that person. He or she will reciprocate.

People frown or avoid meeting your gaze not because they want to do it; they do it without knowing that they do it. You might be doing it without knowing that you are doing it. In most cases it's because you're on the defensive. You are shy or nervous about meeting a stranger and react by doing these things. So the trick is to be aware of this, and make a conscious effort to change your behavior. You can with practice and a bit of determination. The golden rule is to remember that you and the person you're meeting are normal human beings. Don't be afraid of little mistakes that you might make.

Silence may be golden, but it doesn't get you anywhere in making people like you in ninety seconds. It's a different matter that after knowing some persons for some time, you enjoy their silence more than their talk, but I'm sure you're not one of them. (If you are you can and should change yourself). So when you meet a stranger, keep a stock of small talk ready with you. Indirectly compliment the person on some good quality that you can see in him or her.

Finally, look for signals about how the person receives what you're saying and fine tune yourself if possible. However, be natural. Don't get too carried away by wanting to please the other person or win his/her approval.

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Encyclopedia of Card Tricks

This book is indeed worthy the name Encyclopedia. Originally compiled by Doctor Wilhelm von Deusen in collaboration with Mr. Glenn G. Gravatt, and later rewritten by Jean Hugard. It has a very interesting introduction by Ted Annemann where he addresses the issue of inventing new tricks and claiming ownership. This book will provide you with more card tricks than you ever wanted. The combined value of its contents, were the tricks to be computed at their original marketed price, was in the thousands of dollars.


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Beginning Body Building Real Muscle Real Fast

Why bodybuilding? Put it simply, lifting weights--or resistance training--is one of the best ways to achieve total body health and fitness. Research has shown time and again that pumping iron provides a host of benefits: Bigger muscles, of course, but also greater strength, higher bone density, and improved cardiovascular capacity. Adding muscle also naturally ignites your body's internal fat-burners, which increases your metabolism and may even lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Oh yeah, and you'll look terrific.


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The Science of Influence

New secrets to getting what you want every time The Science of Influence shows readers how to get anyone to say "yes" in eight minutes or less. Synthesizing the latest research in the field of influence with real-world tested experiences, it presents simple secrets that help readers turn a "no" into a "yes." Every secret in this book has been rigorously tested, validated, and found reliable academically and in the real world. Readers learn dozens of all-new techniques and strategies for influencing others including how to reduce resistance to rubble; send unconscious nonverbal messages that are consciously undetectable; make people feel instantly comfortable in your presence; decode body language; build credibility; and be persistent without being a pain. The Science of Influence turns the enigmatic art of influence and persuasion into a science anyone can master. Kevin Hogan, PsyD (Eagan, MN), is a dynamic motivational speaker and expert on unconscious influence and body language for the BBC, the New York Post, and such popular magazines as Cosmopolitan and Playboy. He teaches Persuasion and Influence at the University of St. Thomas Management Center. He is the author of 12 books including bestsellers such as Irresistible Attraction: Secrets of Personal Magnetism and The Psychology of Persuasion.


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Blender for Dummies

Learn to:
1. Create eye-popping 3D animations using free Blender software.
2. Work with meshes, curves, and surfaces, and add color, shades, texture, and reflections.
3. Set your objects in motion with rigging and animations.






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