Shamanka

This book lets you join Sam on her thrilling quest to discover the meaning of magic – and uncover the secrets behind famous magic tricks, illusions and other mysterious skills along the way. What is magic? What is illusion? What is real? Step into the extraordinary world of Sam Khaan, who has just discovered a witch doctor’s notebook in her attic. Convinced that it belongs to her long-lost father – the son of a witch doctor – she sets out on a journey to discover the answers to these questions. In her encounters with diviners and healers, conjurers and mystics, Sam learns the truth about magic the hard way. Here is your chance to take a far easier route. It is an innovative blend of narrative and notebook, this enthralling quest conjures breathless adventure and excitement. Each of the forty chapters begins with an insight into the world of mystery – including explanations of famous illusions, instructions for performing magic tricks, and information on charms, chants and healing.