Magic by Misdirection by Dariel Fitzkee

Book Three of the Fitzkee Trilogy:

MAGIC BY MISDIRECTION

An Extended Explanation of the Magician’s Application of the Psychology of Deception.

Possibly the most popular of Fitzkee’s Trilogy, Magic By Misdirection applies the psychology of deception to the art of magic. The finest minds of magic have recognized it as an important and monumental work on the subject. 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.

“My card on forehead would not be what it has become today if not for Magic by Misdirection.” -Michael Finney