The Abracadabra Kid A Writer’s Life
The Abracadabra Kid A Writer’s Life by Sid Fleischman, published by HarperCollins in September 1996, is a captivating exploration of the author’s journey from a young boy mesmerized by magic to a successful writer. This first edition, comprising 208 pages, delves into the transformative experiences that shaped Fleischman’s career, highlighting the moments that ignited his passion for storytelling and creativity.
Readers will find a vivid narrative that intertwines elements of biography and autobiography, offering insights into the life of a literary figure. The book captures the essence of childhood wonder and ambition, as Fleischman recounts his fascination with magic and the impact it had on his writing. With themes related to language arts and creative writing, this work serves as an engaging reflection on the art of storytelling and the influences that guide a writer’s path.
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The man with the spats rolled up his sleeves and proceeded to pluck a polished red billiard ball out of thin air. Presto! It vanished. Abracadabra! It reappeared. It turned white. it blushed red again. VoiIá! Suddenly there were four billiard balls between this amazing man’s fingers.
I was stunned. All of this was happening right under my nose. And there was more. He flipped the deck into falling waterfalls of cards, spun them into fans, and thrust a sword through a shower of cards to impale the seven of diamonds — selected a moment before.
I was dazzled. The moment he finished his act and ushered us gawkers back onto the sidewalk, I knew what I wanted to be. Someone else could be president of the United States.
I wanted to be a magician.
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