Make: Robot Magic

"What you are about to read will take you through a journey of ideas. It will lead you down a path of creativity and a new look at the world and objects around you." —David Copperfield, 2021  Learn robotics through magic… or enhance your magic with robotics! Make: Robot Magic is a beginner’s guide to creating robotics-infused magic. You’ll be introduced to simple DIY electronics and Arduino programming to create a treasure trove of magic bots and effects, with readily-sourced materials and everyday objects. It’s magic through the lens of the Maker Movement, with a dedication to accessibility. Cardboard meets Arduino meets magic. All ages, backgrounds, and abilities will find clever, fun projects within these pages that challenge their creativity and explode their imagination. Robot Magic is... • Where magic and robots meet, where the sky is the limit for creative expression through electronics. • A clever mixture of the art of magic with the world of DIY electronics to create an explosion of creative inspiration. • For middle schoolers and beyond. For younger readers, too, with guidance from a grown-up. • For the beginner robot maker and DIY electronics tinkerer of any age. This book explores the integration of DIY electronics with the art of magic. We’ll explore the basics of the Arduino, which is an open-source microcontroller board and compatible programming software, to program small servo motors, LEDs, and other electronic elements to respond to our commands. We’ll explore concepts and methods within the art of magic to mix those tools and skills into fully robotic magic tricks and routines. Specs: Paperback : 220 pages Reading level : 5 - 13 years About the Author Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese is a touring performer and content creator with a family theater show full of DIY robotics and handmade magic. His robotic magic videos have created viral stir on social media. Mario has appeared on Sesame Street, NBC’s Universal Kids, and live on tour with David Blaine, who calls him “the best kids magician in the world!!”