Magic by Misdirection (Lee Jacobs)

This is the third and final book of the Fitzkee trilogy. This is a detailed explanation of the psychology of deception as applied to magic. It explains the psychological devices and methods used by magicians to deceive their spectators. Together the three books in the trilogy form a complete treatment on the fundamentals of the practice of magic. Book Three of the Fitzkee Trilogy: MAGIC BY MISDIRECTION An Extended Explanation of the Magician's Application of the Psychology of Deception. Magic By Misdirection applies the psychology of deception to the art of magic. It makes clear the psychological devices and methods you can use to deceive your audience: * Disguise * Attention Control * Simulation * Dissimulation * Interpretation * Maneuver * Pretense * Ruse * Anticipation * Diversion * Monotony * Premature Consummation * Confusion * Suggestion... and others! Fitzkee supplies practical examples in the form of tricks incorporating and utilizing these principles.