A Miscellany of Mischief and Magic

What a seriously fun book! This children’s book depicts all manner of magic tricks and historic hoaxes, with fantastic illustrations and design, and an interactive element to test your detective skills along the way. I could definitely see giving this as a gift to the little ones in my life- and further, the adults getting just as much of a kick out of it all.

Thank you to author Tom Adams, illustrator Jasmine Floyd, Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.

I absolutely loved this. 100% a book aimed at children but I know I would have read this 500 times as a child.

The art work was amazing and was perfect for the book and I loved the elements of magic you could try yourself and with friends.

I also really enjoyed the selection of stories for how interesting they were and also for the range from the traditional to the historical.

I love the book itself but I am not sure about its sales prospect. It is an absolutely gorgeous books full of stunning illustrations and interesting information regarding all kinds of magic. But I suspect that it may only appeal to a rather niche market.

This book has everything from scams to good ol magic tricks. There’s lots of information about various magicians and tricks, as well as some con artists. An enjoyable book for kids around 8 and up.

What a fun book! Any lover of magic, hoaxes, pranks, and general shenanigans is sure to enjoy this. It's a nice mix of the history behind some great mischief makers and also educating readers on how to make their own (innocent) mischief. The reminder that good pranks are harmless and don't hurt anyone or anything is a great addition.

The writing and illustrations in this book are charming and attention-grabbing. They work together to create cohesive look and feel. The writing keeps you invested in learning more, and the artwork draws your eye. This book will especially be riveting for young minds that enjoy creating some good-natured mischief.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC and for the opportunity to review this book. I am voluntarily leaving this review.

I loved loved loved loved the illustrations in this book! This was a delightful read and even adults will find something interesting in this book - I certainly learned something new while reading this. The perfect gift for the magic enthusiast of any age and absolutely fun book!

This book is perfect for all the kids who love magic tricks and even for some adults, it blends history facts with tricks the kids can try themselves, it’s surely a nice way to keep them informed and entertained.
The illustrations were so well done and charming, there’s so many little details in every page that I couldn’t stop but be mesmerized by it all.
I will definitely be recommending it!

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this early copy

What a colorful comprehensive look at magic! We were engrossed with this book. It is jammed packed with interesting tidbits, history, stories and fun. Not only that but it includes activities that take the magic from on the page to into your home. There really is something for everyone here and a surefire hit with anyone who loves magic and mischief. The illustrations are whimsical and fun. The colorful pages add to the excitement on each page. A great book for the magic lovers in your life (and really, who doesn't love a bit of magic)

Wow! What an amazing book!

This one is just packed with information about how magic tricks are performed, hoaxes through the centuries, frauds, conspiracies, aliens, cryptids, and pranks. Kids will surely be inspired to further investigate many of these fascinating topics. Jasmine Floyd's artwork is eye-catching, and really adds to the excitement engendered by the text.