The Spectacle of Illusion Fidget Easier said than done

Easier said than done

from Archimedes' investigations of buoyancy to the discovery of dark matter

Ferrule is a pencil holder which simultaneously takes the best features of pencil extenders

a high-design toy that reminds us to “Take your pleasure seriously

Huizinga examines play in all its diverse guises—as it relates to language

The Spectacle of Illusion Fidget Easier said than doneThe art of making the impossible believable. The Spectacle of Illusion explores humanity's enduring fascination with deception, revealing how artists, magicians, filmmakers, designers, and inventors have manipulated perception to astonish, entertain, and provoke wonder. Richly illustrated with historical ephemera, photographs, posters, and artworks, it traces the evolution of illusion from stage magic and optical devices to contemporary visual