Kett, Michael: Applied Magic ©2000 Michael Kett, Xlibris Corp. Softcover, perfect-bound, 5.25x8.5", 100 pages ISBN (Softcover): 0-7388-3826-8 Also in Hardcover and Ebook (Kindle) formats

Comments: Illustrated by Nancy Kett. "A beginner's magic book with practical appications for therapists, teachers, and parents." Mostly a beginner's book of magic, with some brief therapeudic advice provided for most of the tricks.

Contents (From eBook edition):

5 Acknowledgments
7 Introduction
9 Basic Magic Principles
9 Eye Power
9 Believe It!
9 Is It Natural?
10 Puzzle, Trick or Magic

11 How to Teach Magic
11 Teaching Sequence
12 Environment
12 Props
13 Practice
13 Choosing the Correct Magic Efect
13 Difficulty Level

15 Icebreakers
15 Squeaker
15 Watch Winder
16 Judy the Mouse
16 Superman: stunt
18 Climbing the Wall: another
20 Arm Twist: stunt
21 Vanishing Leg: illusion
21 Finger Palm Vanish: for small object
22 Basic Production: for vanished object

23 Magic With A Purpose
23 Gross Motor Control Magic Effects
23 Vanishing Leg: with therapeutic considerations
23 Arm Twist: teaching tip and therapeutic consideration
24 Rubber Quarter: illusion
24 Penny Attaction: physical challenge
25 Quick Knot: in a rope
26 Instant Knot: in a rope
28 Snap Knot: knot appears
28 Anti-Gravity Pencil #1: clings to the hand
29 Anti-Gravity Pencil #2: another version
31 Vanishing Pen and Quarter: first the pen vanishes and then the coin
32 Ring Off String: borrowed finger ring
35 Jumping Dime: dime changes hands

36 More Magic With A Purpose
36 Fine Motor Control Magic Effects
36 Cut and Restored String: through straw
39 Coin Vanishing Handkerchief
39 Jumping Rubber Band: from fingers to fingers
40 Linking Paper Clips: on dollar bill, with rubber band addition
43 Topsy Turvey Bill: bill turns upside down when unfolded
44 Finger Palm Vanish: for coin or small object
45 Loop The Loop: cloth loops change places and penetrate the thumb
47 Pinch Vanish: for coin
48 Afghan Bands: looped strips form strange connections as cut
50 String Fusion: performer fuses two pieces of string
52 Dissolving Handkerchief Knot
54 One Handed Knot: instant in rope
56 Coin Fold: vanishing coin in paper
58 Shoelace Knot: vanishing knot
60 Coin Through Handkerchief
62 Cut and Restored Rope: traditional

64 Mind Bending Magic
64 Crayon Telepathy: magician knows what color crayon behind his back
64 Think of a Number: 1089 mathematical prediction
67 Number Prediction: another mathematical prediction
67 Calculated Birth Date: determining the birthday
68 Elephant From Denmark: prediction

69 Fantastic Fun
69 Mushroom President: folding a US One Dollar Bill for a different picture
70 Walking Through a Piece of Paper: stunt
71 Fortune Teller: game with a paper fold
73 Napkin Rose: paper fold
76 Scarf Juggling: with one or two scarfs
 
79 Magic That Tells A Story
79 Equal, Unequal Ropes: three ropes change lengths, with brief story ideas
83 Dental Floss Miracle: cut and restored
85 Cut and Restored Rope: story ideas for effect in previous chapter
86 Thumb Tip:
86 - Vanishing Napkin
87 - Vanishing Salt
87 - Change for a Quarter
88 - Sponge Balls or Stars
89 Cut and Restored Newspaper: Clippo version

91 Final Thoughts

93 Bibliography