Presents several magic tricks based on principles of physics, math, chemistry, and physiology.

Presents step-by-step instructions for a variety of magic tricks, explaining how the tricks work by affecting people's perceptions.

"Students will find everything they need to design experiments that demonstrate the core concepts in physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry. Experiments involving gravity, energy, air and water, friction, motion, light, perception, biology, states of matter, and magnetism are featured in this title."--Publisher's website. "Over two dozen experiments for consideration as possible science fair projects." --

Presents a variety of experiments using items you can buy in the supermarket. Also explains the scientific basis for such things as the flexible plastic strips that cover doorways leading into the meat departments in many large markets.