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How do magicians trick people?

How do magicians trick people?

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7 Simple Magic Tricks with Household Items by TheDanocracy
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Military children at Jeff Jones magic show by Pfc. Joshua Grant , used under Public Domain
Mr. Sucro’s Removable Finger Triack by Mike Levin, SEO in NYC

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In this mini-lesson, students discover that making close observations like a scientist can help them figure out how magic tricks work. In the activity, The Gold Finder, students build a trick prop and practice performing for their friends.

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