Magic Tricks for Kids and Why Your Brain Gets Fooled!

Make them gasp. Make them wonder. Then discover why it works.What if you could predict a chosen card, uncover a secret number, or make an ordinary paper loop do something unexpected?Magic Tricks for Kids and Why Your Brain Gets Fooled! invites curious readers ages 10-12 to become performers and investigators. They will learn how to create surprising effects -and explore the mathematics, perception, and science behind them.Inside this colorful, 80-page illustrated guide, young magicians will discover:18 carefully explained routines using playing cards, coins, paper, dice, and everyday household objects.Four clear steps for every routine, supported by large diagrams that show important positions, counts, and changes.10 optical illusions and perception challenges to explore how context, attention, and expectations can influence what we notice.'Why does it work?' explanations that reveal the method behind each routine, from hidden card arrangements to number patterns and the behavior of light and water.Troubleshooting tips that help readers spot mistakes, reset their props, and practise with purpose.Creative challenges that encourage children to change the story, test a prediction, and make a presentation their own.Three suggested show programs, plus rehearsal guidance and advice for working kindly with volunteers.Learn more than the secret. Learn how to present it.Knowing a method is only the beginning. This book helps young performers give clear instructions, guide attention, reveal a result, and stay calm when something needs another try.Large, colorful illustrations on clean white backgrounds, readable text, and simple supplies make this a welcoming starting point for a hands-on hobby. Some activities involve scissors or water; adult help is recommended where needed.A thoughtful birthday gift, Christmas present, or screen-free activity book for boys and girls ages 10-12, it offers something to practise, investigate, and share with friends and family.Open the book. Try your first mystery. Then ask the question that makes every discovery more exciting: 'Why?'