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Magic Books for Kids

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If you have a kid who is just starting to get into learning magic tricks, I highly recommend choosing something from this list. These are some of the books I come back to again and again for kids who attend my magic school.
 
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By far my favorite book for kids who want to learn magic tricks. I come back to this again and again for my students.
Magic Tricks for Kids: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for 25 Amazing Illusions|Paperback
 
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Pretty good book with lots of different types of magic tricks for kid beginners. More of a narrative teaching style.
Everyday Magic for Kids: 30 Amazing Magic Tricks That You Can Do Anywhere|Paperback
 
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This book has videos! A great book for kids who like to build things. Lots of large and small tricks.
Abracadabra!: Fun Magic Tricks for Kids - 30 tricks to make and perform (includes video links)|Hardcover
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Some unique tricks in this beginner magic book for kids.
How to Fool Your Parents: 25 Brain-Breaking Magic Tricks|Paperback
 
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A great beginner book with lots of helpful illustrations. It also includes biographies of famous historical magicians.
School of Magic: More Than 50 Mind-Blowing Magic Tricks
 
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This book was published in the 80s, but still has some great tricks if your kid is just interested in cards.
Easy-to-Do Card Tricks for Children|eBook
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Science and magic often overlap! This is a fun STEAM activity book.
Science Magic Tricks for Kids: 50 Amazing Experiments That Explode, Change Color, Glow, and More!|Paperback
 
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They claim this a a good book for 3-7 year olds and while it does skew a little younger than some of the other recommendations, I think it's best for ages 5-7.
I Can Make Magic: Easy Conjuring Tricks for Kids, Shown Step by ...
 
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This book doesn't teach tricks, but is such a great short chapter book to read to younger kids who are interested in magic.
Ali the Great and the Magic Trick Fix|Paperback - Barnes & Noble
 
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Not a book of tricks, but a story about a rabbit named Herb who does not like being stuffed into Al's hat. “This funny picture book stars a big and floppy-eared rabbit with some strong feelings about the importance of good workplace conditions.”
I Do Not Like Al's Hat by Erin McGill, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®