Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic
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Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic is a classic reference work for magicians that teaches a wide range of tricks and effects using everyday, unprepared objects.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic canonical | 1 |
| Manual de Prestidigitação | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8505964 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic Context triple: [Martin Gardner bibliography, relatedTo, Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic]
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A.
Sleights
Sleights is a village in North Yorkshire, England, situated on the edge of the North York Moors near the River Esk.
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B.
The Magic Show
The Magic Show is a 1974 Broadway musical that blends stage magic with a pop-infused score, helping launch composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz’s early career success.
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C.
Sleight of Hand
"Sleight of Hand" is a track by the ambient electronic artist Binaural, known for its immersive, atmospheric soundscapes.
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D.
Mathematical Magic Show
Mathematical Magic Show is a popular book by Martin Gardner that presents a collection of mathematically based puzzles, tricks, and recreations designed to reveal the surprising and entertaining side of mathematics.
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E.
book: Tricks of the Mind
"Tricks of the Mind" is a book by psychological illusionist Derren Brown that explores memory techniques, hypnosis, perception, and the psychology behind magic and belief.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic Target entity description: Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic is a classic reference work for magicians that teaches a wide range of tricks and effects using everyday, unprepared objects.
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A.
Sleights
Sleights is a village in North Yorkshire, England, situated on the edge of the North York Moors near the River Esk.
-
B.
The Magic Show
The Magic Show is a 1974 Broadway musical that blends stage magic with a pop-infused score, helping launch composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz’s early career success.
-
C.
Sleight of Hand
"Sleight of Hand" is a track by the ambient electronic artist Binaural, known for its immersive, atmospheric soundscapes.
-
D.
Mathematical Magic Show
Mathematical Magic Show is a popular book by Martin Gardner that presents a collection of mathematically based puzzles, tricks, and recreations designed to reveal the surprising and entertaining side of mathematics.
-
E.
book: Tricks of the Mind
"Tricks of the Mind" is a book by psychological illusionist Derren Brown that explores memory techniques, hypnosis, perception, and the psychology behind magic and belief.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
magic book
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reference work ⓘ |
| describedAs | classic reference work for magicians ⓘ |
| educationalObjective |
provide reference for magicians
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teach magic tricks ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
impromptu effects
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tricks with everyday objects ⓘ unprepared objects ⓘ |
| genre |
conjuring
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magic ⓘ |
| hasPart |
explanations of methods
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magic effects ⓘ magic tricks ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
magic enthusiasts
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magicians ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
close-up magic
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impromptu magic ⓘ magic tricks ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| teaches |
effects using everyday objects
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impromptu performance techniques ⓘ wide range of tricks ⓘ |
| use |
learning impromptu magic
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reference for performance ideas ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Subject: Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic Description of subject: Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic is a classic reference work for magicians that teaches a wide range of tricks and effects using everyday, unprepared objects.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Manual de Prestidigitação