A Special Trick
Published in 1970, A Special Trick is a stage-magic fiction short story by Mercer Mayer. Readers will find themes of magic, magicians, tricks and magic tricks.
7 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.
At about 30 pages, most readers finish it in about 35 minutes.
Quick answers
Who wrote A Special Trick?
A Special Trick was written by Mercer Mayer and first published in 1970.
What genre is A Special Trick?
It is usually shelved as Magicians & Illusionists.
How long is A Special Trick?
The median edition has 30 pages, about about 35 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to A Special Trick?
Readers who like it often enjoy Skulduggery Pleasant, The High King and The Magicians of Caprona.
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