Your Vote Is Magic!

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America's premier female Illusionist, Lyn Dillies, adds another DIMENSION to her sparkling career: YOUR VOTE IS MAGIC!, the book based on the groundbreaking illusion she conjured up to deliver a powerful message: Register and Vote! At a rally in New Bedford, Massachusetts before the 2008 Presidential election, Lyn produced a live elephant and a live donkey, (the two party mascots) "out of thin air!" The illusion impressively delivered the non-partisan message that YOUR VOTE IS MAGIC! and prompted a large voter ...
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America's premier female Illusionist, Lyn Dillies, adds another DIMENSION to her sparkling career: YOUR VOTE IS MAGIC!, the book based on the groundbreaking illusion she conjured up to deliver a powerful message: Register and Vote! At a rally in New Bedford, Massachusetts before the 2008 Presidential election, Lyn produced a live elephant and a live donkey, (the two party mascots) "out of thin air!" The illusion impressively delivered the non-partisan message that YOUR VOTE IS MAGIC! and prompted a large voter registration. In the book that TELLS ALL (Almost) . . . Lyn REVEALS just how important your vote really is! On a personal basis, Lyn describes HOW and WHY she created the illusion, overcoming seemingly daunting obstacles. Challenges are nothing new to Lyn. She is well known for imaginative, unique programs and illlusions. The book, YOUR VOTE IS MAGIC! emphasizes Lyn's personal philosophy: With enough determination, anything is possible. YOUR VOTE IS MAGIC! contains many visuals that enrich the story, including photos of the animal "stars" and the preparations for the illusion. There are provocative quotes about voting from famous folk; whimsical political cartoons; and an absorbing review of the successful woman's suffrage movement. As the title implies, it's truly a MAGICAL COMBINATION of illusion and reality and delivers a colorful, persuasive message to first-time voters. This book will be happily passed along to NEW GENERATIONS of voters as they begin their journey to responsible citizenship. Master Illusionist Lyn Dillies stars nationwide in venues such as the Magic Castle in Hollywood and New York City's Lincoln Center. Her performances leave audiences delightfully spellbound and inspired by her special brand of magic. YOUR VOTE IS MAGIC! - the wonderful illusion and this book - are Lyn's tribute to the American voter.
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A clever approach to promote the importance of voting among America's youth. During the months leading up to the 2008 election, the author planned and executed an illusion where she seemingly (and symbolically) produced an elephant and a donkey out of thin air. Dillies recounts the entire creative process from conception to fruition without divulging the mechanics of the actual illusion itself. Although a successful result is a foregone conclusion, she ably maintains suspense as any number of potential complications, ranging from animal behavior to event permits and weather conditions, threaten to unravel the best-laid plans. Young readers may enjoy learning about the endless details involved in mounting this kind of production: sound, music, lighting, wardrobe, set design, construction, fundraising, sponsorships, publicity, volunteers, etc. They will almost certainly be delighted to discover each animal's favorite food reward during training sessions or what happens when Abner (the donkey) unexpectedly sneezes in close proximity to Emily (the elephant). Each chapter begins with a relevant quote about democracy, and the book contains many images (photographs, cartoons, posters) that support the text nicely. Furthermore, Dillies includes autobiographical elements--a painfully shy girl improbably becomes a famous entertainer--and endeavors to honor the memory of her deceased father and his legacy of civic duty. Occasionally, the author indulges in cheesy exclamations, like "I didn't want to be a disillusioned illusionist!" or "It was a ‘zoo' within a Zoo!" Nevertheless, she generally writes in an accessible style that proves effective when presenting historical material such as the struggle for women's suffrage, the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, or the evolution of the animal mascots associated with today's two major political parties. As Dillies encourages young readers to participate actively in our democracy, she provides a refreshing antidote to apathy and doubts about the political process that often dominate the headlines.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780615665306
  • Publisher: Lyn Dillies
  • Publication date: 8/4/2012
  • Pages: 184
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.50 (h) x 0.39 (d)

Meet the Author

Lyn Dillies is one of a handful of female illusionists in the world. She has received several awards, including the International Magicians Society's Merlin Award, the Parent's Choice Award, and the Dove Foundation Award, for her high standards in family entertainment. A pioneer in her field, Lyn has made magic history with her impressive work with elephants. She created "Magic At The Symphony," a unique program that combines her illusions with classical music played by a full symphony orchestra. Lyn also produced "Learn Magic With Lyn," a nationally acclaimed DVD that teaches children magic. Known for her magic with a message, Lyn loves to transcend her magic beyond the stage to enlighten and enrich people's lives. She hopes to accomplish this with her latest achievement, Your Vote Is Magic!
To learn more about Lyn, visit her websites:

www.magicoflyn.com
www.magicatthesymphony.org
www.yourvoteismagic.com
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