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For David III Our six-year-old son, David, felt mighty big when he was graduated from kindergarten. I asked him what he plans to be when he finishes growing up. Davey looked at me intently for a moment and then answered, “Dad, I want to be a professor.” “A professor? A professor of what?” I asked. “Well, Dad,” he replied, “I think I want to be a professor of happiness.” “A professor of happiness! That’s a pretty wonderful ambition, don’t you think?” To David, then, a fine boy with a grand goal, and to his mother, this book is dedicated.

Black Art Fully Exposed. A complete and practical guide to drawing-room and stage magic for professionals and amateurs, including a complete exposure of the black art. (Summary by Prof. Herrmann)

This "how-to" book covers everything for the 1800's illusionist, from stage presence & dress, program and stage arrangement, to how to do tricks with cards, coins, watches, rings, handkerchiefs, dominoes and dice, cups and balls, hats, and other apparatus. "I have purposely limited my disclosures to such illusions as have been sufficiently long before the public to be fairly regarded as common property. Within this limit I have endeavored to make my explanations as complete as possible; but to go beyond it would be to infringe a moral copyright, and to deprive gentlemen to whom Modern Magic is...

Lessons, laughs, and discussions about writing and reading fantasy while on the quest of motherhood. Join author J.M. Wallace, author Emily Fluke, and their guests as we chat about raising characters and building worlds in between soccer practices and school pickups. The adventures of parenthood, writing and reading each make our lives a little more magical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on 793.8 as we talk to magicians and other magical people about the books they love and they way they learn. Discover their earliest successes and fiascos and the skills and techniques they use to hone their art. About the host: Brian Anderson honed his interview skills on “The Life Game” on CBC Radio One in 2015 and is a veteran performer with the renowned Vancouver Theatresports Improv company in Vancouver. He also trains the live performer team at Science World as the “Director of Performance and Fun Times”. A long-time magic fan (dating back to the Doug Henning specials in ...

I LOVE to read!! Books are something I am passionate about and love talking about them. This podcast is all about books and my take on everything I read.

Magic 20 Tamil app offers audio summaries of non-fiction books for those who prefer listening over reading. Each 20-minute audiobook provides localized examples and condensed knowledge. You can download podcasts for offline listening and access success stories. Magic 20 Tamil covers various non-fiction genres to enhance learning and entertainment. Download Magic 20 Tamil app - https://bit.ly/Magic20Tamilpodcast Distributed by BiGGMiC Network.

Uncovering the rich history, innovative techniques, and extraordinary performers who have shaped the art of illusion through the written word. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, from the historical and cultural significance of magic books to practical advice on building a library. Hear insights into the creative process of writing and publishing magic books through firsthand accounts of their impact on our guests' lives and careers and the collaborative efforts that bring these texts to life. The Magic Book Podcast is your guide to the world of magic books, one episode at a time.

Beyond Blessed is a transformative 28-day audio journey designed to help you cultivate gratitude, attract abundance, and create lasting positive change. Through daily reflections, practical exercises, and inspiring insights, you'll discover how gratitude can shift your mindset, deepen your relationships, and open the door to everyday miracles. Whether you're beginning your gratitude practice or looking to strengthen it, this podcast will guide you toward a more joyful, fulfilled, and blessed life.Special ThanksA heartfelt thank you to Rhonda Byrne for inspiring this podcast through her ...

What if the stories we read as children could build bridges and open up entire worlds. Welcome to The Magic Pod, the official podcast of The Diaspora Bookshelf — a project by InkPageImagination.This podcast is made for co-listening — press play with your child, your student, your niece or nephew, and let the conversation that follows be part of the magic. Join host Kruti Suba-Coneti — certified educator and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion advocate — for heartfelt conversations with the South Asian authors, illustrators, and creators behind the books filling the gaps on our children's ...

George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin ...

Welcome to the More Magic Book Club, a podcast for fantasy readers dying to talk about the latest fantasy book you read. Each month, we discuss a recent fantasy novel in detail so you know you’re not the only one who hated that character or wanted to move into that fantasy world (and you also don’t have to worry about exhausting your friends who just don’t get it). This podcast is not spoiler-free. Listen at your own risk.

The third volume of The Golden Bough. The term Taboo is one of the very few words which the English language has borrowed from the speech of savages. This volume examines the underlying moral code of many societies, both primitive and medieval, and with modern analogies. The reader is encouraged to contemplate the contradictions, inconsistencies, and absurdities, not merely between different people of different countries and ages, but also between similar people within the same countries. Frazer presents extensive evidence that the laws of morality slowly, but subtly, are in an ever changing ...

The second volume in Frazer's seminal 12 volume set on anthropology and traditional systems of belief. The superstition and magical purpose of kings is further discussed alongside the worship of trees, vegetation, fire, and the sacred marriages, and the mystical bond between people and trees. - Summary by Leon Harvey

The eighth volume in The Golden Bough collection, and second volume of The Spirits of the Corn and of the Wild. The investigations into the superstitions and rituals to propitiate fertility in primitive agriculture are expanded further to cover the link between the belief in the dying and reviving gods to the transmutation of the souls of animals into crops. Frazer discusses his speculation of the evolution belief systems depending on the level of agricultural development between hunting, grazing, and farming, and the relics of totemism and taboo. Divine animals, Gods portrayed as and ...

The fourth volume in Frazer's seminal 12 volume set on anthropology and traditional systems of belief. With this third part of The Golden Bough we take up the question, why had the King of the Wood at Nemi regularly to perish by the hand of his successor? Topics investigated include the practice and intention of human sacrifice, the mortality of gods, the regular killing of divine kings and spirits, and the superstitions surrounding the succession of the soul. - Summary by Leon Harvey

Calling all Harry Potter fans! In each Magic Beyond the Books episode, I break down a scene, character, or special topic from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Warning: there are spoilers in every episode. Grab your wands and send owl post to all your friends. Let's go on a magical journey through JK Rowling’s hit series. This is a Harry Potter podcast you don’t want to miss.

This is the second to last book in the OZ series that Baum actually wrote himself before he passed away. "A Faithful Record of the Remarkable Adventures of Dorothy and Trot and the Wizard of Oz, together with the Cowardly Lion, the Hungry Tiger and Cap'n Bill, in their successful search for a Magical and Beautiful Birthday Present for Princess Ozma of Oz." - Summary by Baum. Almost all the marvelous creatures of OZ are involved in this far reaching adventure story with tons of danger, evil magic, dastardly plots and heroic last minute acts of bravery to finally save the day. The Lonesome Duck ...

David Cory who gave us the tales of Little Jack Rabbit, Puss in Boots, Jr., and Billy Bunny takes us on another journey with his Magic Umbrella which takes on adventures with Jolly Tom,The Wind Man, The Little Man of the Wood, The Old Witch, The Swan Prince, and to many more magical places. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Il suono è materia viva e cosciente. In questo podcast tratto dal saggio "INGEGNERIA MELODICO- COSCIENZALE DEL SUONO" di Louis Siciliano, veniamo guidati in un viaggio scientifico e poetico, nel cuore della vibrazione. La musica diventa linguaggio del Multiverso e strumento di trasformazione energetica. Attraverso MUMEx (Music Multiverse Exploration), esploreremo il suono come sistema quantico, biologico e mentale capace di modulare stati percettivi ed emotivi.