While the best magicians are said to never reveal their secrets, magic-themed origami is accessible to any reader who wants to amaze friends and family with both sleights of hand and cleverly folded paper. Including an introduction to simple origami folds and terms, this book includes step-by-step instructions for a magic wand, magic cup, water balloon, and more. Full-color photographs accompany each step and showcase the finished product of each project. Each craft is labeled easy, medium, or hard, making this book a great addition to the library of both new and experienced origamists.

Introduces the art of origami, provides instructions for making more than twenty-five projects, and includes thirty sheets of origami paper

While the best magicians are said to never reveal their secrets, magic-themed origami is accessible to any reader who wants to amaze friends and family with both sleights of hand and cleverly folded paper. Including an introduction to simple origami folds and terms, this book includes step-by-step instructions for a magic wand, magic cup, water balloon, and more. Full-color photographs accompany each step and showcase the finished product of each project. Each craft is labeled easy, medium, or hard, making this book a great addition to the library of both new and experienced origamists.

Origami Magic Mandalas continues the Action Origami Series by the Oriland authors and shows you how to fold amazing torus-shaped mandala designs out of simple modules that you can rotate and meditate! For more info, video and images on this book, visit http: //www.oriland.com/store/books/origami_magic_mandalas/main.php The book features three modular action designs - two Magic Mandala Toruses, one with simple locks (160 modules) and the other with advanced locks (128 modules), and the incredibly intricate Celestial Mandala Torus (96 modules) crowning the collection On 72 full color pages, there are about 300 detailed step-by-step colorful vector- and photo-diagrams with written instructions along with 60 photos of examples of completed models that will guide you through folding the 3 original action origami designs. Each chapter presenting a particular design offers recommendations on paper type, colors and size including indication of the sizes of the completed models. Modules of each design are surprisingly easy to fold, while assembling the whole torus can take time and require patience, so, overall, the designs of this book can be assigned to intermediate level of folding. No any glue, just clever paper locks! The fascinating mandala toruses will impress with their simplicity of folding, visual complexity and flexibility of rotation! They produce a mesmerizing effect when revolved, showing balanced visual elements of changing patterns of folds and colors in a harmonious way. We hope you will enjoy this book, creating the amazing Origami Magic Mandalas you can rotate!

When 11-year-old Joseph pulls an origami book from the bargain rack of his favorite used bookstore, he never imagines it will change his life. But it does. Soon he learns the creatures folded from the magic paper in the back of the book will come to life. They will run and fly, but only for a short time. Only one person believes in the book’s magic, David the school bully, a boy Joseph fears. Joseph must learn to draw on courage he's not really sure he has, if he’s going to stand up for himself and learn to be proud of his newly found talents with origami. * Note - Not an origami instrction book. For grades: K-3 Early Chapter Readers.

Learn the traditional art of paper folding with step-by-step directions.

Origami Magic Ball Wonders will show you how to make the Shumakov's popular design, 'Magic Ball' aka 'Dragon's Egg' and a dazzling array of its numerous versions from one-piece to multi-piece spheres as well as marvelous related designs that prominently display the Magic Ball pattern! For more info, images on this book, visit http://www.oriland.com/store/ebooks/origami_magic_ball_wonders/main.php This book is your ultimate guide to the Magic Ball Universe! With the designer's secrets revealed in the book it's never been so easy to make the Magic Ball / Dragon's Egg that possesses the magical feel of transformation with its organic texture and highly flexible shape! Also discover the original design that was created in two versions - one using glue and the other using hidden paper locks, no glue. The book starts with various one-piece Magic Balls and then presents diverse multi-piece Magic Ball designs with an impressive array of versions, including the Spyro Magic Ball, Zebra Magic Ball and Yin-Yang Dragon's Eggs. The modular approach allows you to play with many aspects from color combinations to mixing folding patterns. Inverse forms and intricate Shape Shifters demonstrate some unusual designs like Magic Metaballs! The final part of the book offers related Magic Ball designs: Decorative Stars, including a fun action model - the Rotating Star, the Fir Tree, fantastic Magic Hot Air Balloons and the adorable Mini Foldingburg Castle! Do-It-Yourself - fold these wonderful Magic Ball / Dragon's Egg designs, created by Yuri and Katrin Shumakov! There are 740 detailed step-by-step colorful vector- and photo-diagrams with thorough written instructions and 300+ photos of examples of completed projects that will guide you through folding the 33 original origami designs plus numerous variations and ideas! For every project, there are recommendations on paper type and size including an indication of the size of the completed model. The designs are high-intermediate to complex level of folding and are a good challenge for the novice folder as well as an enjoyable experience for the expert. The book presents a lot of material for your origami inspiration and exploration, opening infinite possibilities to play with the Dragon's Egg / Magic Ball and create various origami forms from practical designs to abstract artworks.Have a creative and fun time with this book, making your own Origami Magic Ball Wonders from Dragon's Egg to Hot Air Balloon! Happy folding!

A magical journey. Marina's legs might not work but she has clever hands. The park calls to Marina. It tugs at a place deep in her chest but the thought of meeting the children who play there sends her into a breathless panic. On the last day of the holidays, before starting at a new school, Nana arrives with a magical gift to change Marina's life.

Written by a world expert on the subject, Origametry is the first complete reference on the mathematics of origami. It is an essential reference for researchers of origami mathematics and applications in physics, engineering, and design. Educators, students, and enthusiasts will also enjoy this fascinating account of the mathematics of folding.

Easy-to-perform paper miracles: make a piece of newspaper disappear, link paper rings magically, tricks with dollar bills, tricks with paper bags, animated paper folds, make "living" paper dolls, mind-reading tricks with file cards, much more. Essential tricks for amateur and professional alike. 356 illustrations.