A discovery box of magic is a fascinating concept that allows individuals to explore and experience the wonders of magic. It is essentially a box filled with various items, tools, and instructions that enable users to learn and perform magic tricks. The discovery box typically includes a variety of props such as playing cards, coins, ropes, and other small objects that can be used in magic tricks. These props serve as the foundation for learning and practicing different tricks and illusions. In addition to the props, the discovery box also contains a guidebook or instructional DVD that provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform the tricks. This guidebook or DVD helps beginners learn the basics of magic and guides them through the process of mastering different tricks.
Winnie's Haunted House
One sunny afternoon Winnie the witch and Wilbur, her big, black cat decide to have a snooze. A bumblebee flies in through the window. Wilbur can't resist chasing a bee. He jumps and lands on Winnie's favourite vase, smashing it to pieces.
Winnie wakes up and tries to find out what has happened, but she has lost her glasses and can't see much without them. Wilbur's attempts at hiding from Winnie cause more chaos, convincing Winnie that her house is haunted.
How can she find a spell to fix her house and read it without her glasses? Suppose she reads the wrong spell? More fun with Winnie and Wilbur, and a wealth of detail and humour in the lively illustrations.
Valerie Thomas
Valerie Thomas was born in Australia and has lived there for most her life. She has worked as a teacher, but her special hobby is travelling, and she has travelled to most parts of the world, even Antarctica, but she doesn't travel by broomstick.
She is now trying to organise her life so that she never has to experience another winter. She used to live with a big black cat exactly like Wilbur but luckily her house was not black.
Korky Paul
Korky Paul was born in Harare Zimbabwe in 1951. He enjoyed a wild and privileged childhood in the African Bushveldt. He studied Fine Arts at Durban Art School and Film Animation at CalArts. He began his career in advertising before becoming an award-winning illustrator of children's books. He has sold more than two million books world wide in over twenty languages.
Known only to himself as the 'World's Greatest Portrait Artist', Korky regularly visits schools promoting his passion for drawing. He is a patron of The Art Room, Pegasus Theatre and Reading Quest. Korky Paul is married with two children. He lives in Oxford but they spend the summer living it up in Greece.
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Winnie's Haunted House
Front cover of an edition of Winnie's Haunted House.
Winnie's Haunted House (ISBN 0192744062) is a 32-page children's picture book with text by the Australian-born author Valerie Thomas and illustrations by the Zimbabwean-born author Korky Paul. It was first published in the United Kingdom by Oxford University Press in September 2015. It was republished in September 2016 as Winnie and Wilbur: The Haunted House (ISBN 0192748297). It is the sixteenth book in the Winnie and Wilbur picture book series that began with the 1987 publication of Winnie the Witch.
The story's main characters are a witch named Winnie and her big black cat Wilbur. The plot is set in motion when Wilbur accidentally breaks some things in Winnie's house. Not realizing that her cat is to blame for the breakages, Winnie decides that they must be the work of a ghost.
This guidebook or DVD helps beginners learn the basics of magic and guides them through the process of mastering different tricks. One of the main benefits of a discovery box of magic is that it allows individuals to learn at their own pace. Whether someone is a complete beginner or already has some knowledge of magic, they can use the discovery box to improve their skills and expand their repertoire of tricks.
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While Winnie the Witch is taking a nap one afternoon, a bee flies in through the window. Wilbur the cat chases after the bee and jumps to catch it. He misses the bee, falls into a vase and breaks it. The sound of the breaking vase wakes Winnie up. At first, she blames Wilbur for breaking the vase. Since she cannot see the cat, however, because he is hiding under her armchair, Winnie decides that Wilbur cannot be to blame after all.
Winnie also cannot find her glasses, not realizing that they are on top of her head. She thinks that somebody might have taken them. She gets up to look for the glasses. At the same time, Wilbur runs out from under the armchair to hide behind the curtains. The curtains fall down on top of Winnie. She begins to suspect that her house might be haunted.
Looking for a better place to hide, Wilbur runs upstairs and jumps onto a chandelier. The chandelier falls from the ceiling, Wilbur being able to jump off the chandelier and onto a banister just in time.
Winnie is now convinced that her house is haunted. She goes to get her big book of spells to look for a spell to fix a haunted house. Although she is not able to read very well, since Winnie is not wearing her glasses, Winnie finds what she thinks is the right spell. She performs some actions, waves her magic wand and says the magic word "Abracadabra". Suddenly, owls, bats, huge spider webs and big hairy spiders, ghosts and skeletons appear. Winnie's house, which had not been haunted before, has become haunted for real.
Realizing that she has made a mistake, Winnie looks at her book of spells again. A passing owl knocks Winnie's glasses onto her nose. She then sees that the spell she cast before was headed "How to make a haunted house". The spell underneath it, "How to fix a haunted house", tells her that she should cast the spell that she cast to make the haunted house in reverse. She performs opposite actions to the ones she performed before and says the word "Abracadabra" backwards. The ghosts and other creatures disappear. Winnie casts another spell to repair her vase, curtains and chandelier.
Winnie goes back to her armchair to take another nap. She realizes that she still does not know what caused the damage in her house. Wilbur hopes that she never finds out.
Furthermore, a discovery box of magic encourages creativity and imagination. Users can experiment with different props and develop their own unique tricks. This fosters a sense of exploration and allows individuals to personalize their magic performances. Another advantage of the discovery box is that it can be used by people of all ages. Both children and adults can have fun and learn together, making it a great activity for families or groups of friends. It can also be used as an educational tool in schools or community centers to teach children about the principles of magic and encourage their creativity. In conclusion, a discovery box of magic is an exciting and educational tool that enables individuals to explore the world of magic. It provides a wide range of props and instructional materials to help beginners learn and improve their magic skills. Whether used for personal enjoyment or educational purposes, a discovery box of magic is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of magic..
Reviews for "Unveiling the Mysteries: What's Inside the Discovery Box of Magic?"
1. Samantha - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the "Discovery Box of Magic". The tricks included were all very basic and something you could easily find on YouTube tutorials. I was expecting more advanced and mind-blowing tricks that would impress my friends and family, but unfortunately, that was not the case. The quality of the props was also very poor and some of them broke after just a few uses. Overall, I feel like I wasted my money on this product and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a truly magical experience.
2. Michael - 1 star - I have to say, the "Discovery Box of Magic" was a complete letdown. The tricks were not only simple and unimpressive, but they also required a lot of setup and preparation. I was hoping for more self-working tricks that I could easily perform without spending hours practicing and preparing. Additionally, the instructions provided were not very clear and left me confused about how to properly execute the tricks. I ended up giving up on most of them out of frustration. Save your money and look for better magic sets out there.
3. Emily - 2 stars - As someone who has been interested in magic for a while, I was excited to try out the "Discovery Box of Magic". However, I was extremely disappointed with the quality of the tricks and props included. Most of them were poorly made and felt cheap. The instructions were also difficult to follow, especially for someone just starting out with magic. I felt like the set was marketed towards beginners, but it failed to deliver on its promises. I would not recommend this magic set to anyone looking for a quality learning experience.