Best Magic Tricks Books for 9 Year Olds (2026): 5 Picks Compared

A child who has just seen a card vanish wants to know how it was done, and the best magic tricks books for 9 year olds answer that curiosity. We compared them by trick count, illustrations, videos and listed reading age.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Big Book of Card Tricks by Todd	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Tricks Made Easy by Clemons	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Card Tricks by Frost-Sharratt	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Grandpa Magic by Kronzek	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Self-Working Tricks by Fulves	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon

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Big Book of Card Tricks by Todd

Jasper Todd·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A kid-friendly card trick book with illustrations and a video course for a young beginner; non-card readers should skip it.

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Pros

• 30 illustrated card tricks, step by step
• Bonus video course included
• Reading age 7 to 11 years, marked as from customers

Cons

• Book 1 of 4, so later books follow
• Card tricks only, no everyday-object tricks
• Reading age marked as from customers only

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Tricks Made Easy by Clemons

Darien Clemons·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 54-trick book with bonus videos for a young reader who wants variety beyond cards; card-only readers should skip it.

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Pros

• 54 tricks across many kinds of magic
• Bonus videos at the start
• Reading age 6 to 12 years

Cons

• No grade level stated
• Mixed types mean fewer card tricks
• No next volume named

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Card Tricks by Frost-Sharratt

Cara Frost-Sharratt·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A card-only trick book for a reader who loves cards and mathematics-based tricks; readers wanting other props should skip it.

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Pros

• 101 card tricks in one volume
• Step-by-step mathematics-based tricks
• Illustrated edition stated

Cons

• No reading age stated
• No grade level stated
• Card tricks only, no everyday-object tricks

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Grandpa Magic by Kronzek

Allan Zola Kronzek·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A trick, brainteaser and stunt book for a grandparent entertaining grandkids; a child choosing alone should skip it.

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Pros

• 116 tricks, brainteasers and stunts
• Step-by-step illustrations included
• Illustrated edition from Workman Publishing

Cons

• No reading age stated
• For grandparents, not solo reading
• No grade level stated

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Self-Working Tricks by Fulves

Karl Fulves·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A self-working card trick book for an older reader who likes mathematics-based card tricks; young beginners needing illustrations should skip it.

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Pros

• Self-working tricks need no sleight of hand
• Tricks work with a borrowed deck
• Tricks adapted from professional routines

Cons

• Reading age 10 years and up, above age 9
• 1976 publication date, oldest edition here
• No illustrations stated

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More picks to compare

• Easy Magic Tricks by FuryEveryday-object tricks with coins, straws, pens and rings for beginners.Check on Amazon
• Magic Tricks For Kids by GibbsThirty household-prop tricks with step-by-step illustrations for young performers.Check on Amazon
• Magic Trick Answers by WarburtonQuestion-and-answer magic explanations for curious readers ages 6 to 12.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 25 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. Three picks list a reading age. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best magic tricks books for 9 year olds

Match the trick type to the reader

Some readers want cards only, and others want a mix: the Todd, Frost-Sharratt and Fulves books teach card tricks, while the Clemons and Kronzek books mix types. For more choices, browse magic books for kids learning tricks.

Check the listed reading age

The Todd book lists 7 to 11 years, marked as from customers, the Clemons book lists 6 to 12 years, and the Fulves book lists 10 years and up, while two picks state no reading age. For more choices by level, browse all middle grade books.

Look for illustrations and videos

Illustrations and videos change how fast a trick is learned: the Todd book pairs illustrations with a video course, and the Clemons book adds bonus videos.

Before you buy

• Check the ISBN and edition: the Fulves book dates to 1976, while the Todd book is a 2022 second edition.
• For a series, buy Book 1 first.
• Compare the listed reading age with the reader.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which magic tricks book should a 9 year old start with?

The Todd book lists 7 to 11 years, marked as from customers, with 30 illustrated tricks.

Do any of these books include videos?

The Todd book includes a video course; the Clemons book includes bonus videos.

What reading ages do these books list?

Todd lists 7 to 11 years, Clemons lists 6 to 12 years, and Fulves lists 10 years and up.

Still deciding? Our top pickBig Book of Card Tricks by Todd

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