Since 1979, Barry has been writing a weekly column on Maryland government and politics. His has been the most influential voice on state and local politics of this generation, and his writing has become a staple of Maryland politics. The Great Game of Maryland Politics clearly and concisely sums up the personalities and issues that have dominated Maryland's political scene for the past two decades.

The Great Game of Maryland Politics

History

Lane, Mike

Rascovar, Barry

Americas

Baltimore Sun

The Vanishing Coin

Want to see something cool? I can make that quarter vanish. All it takes is a little magic…
Fourth grade was supposed to be a fresh start, but Mike's already back in the principal's office. He's not a bad kid. He just can't sit still. And now, his parents won't let him play soccer anymore; instead he has to hang out with his new neighbor Nora, who is good at everything!
Then, Mike and Nora discover the White Rabbit. It's an odd shop―with a special secret inside. Its owner, Mr. Zerlin, is a magician, and, amazingly, he believes Mike could be a magician, too. Has Mike finally found something he's good at?

Children's Books

Egan, Kate

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Feiwel & Friends

The Incredible Twisting Arm

Want to see something incredible? I can twist my arm all the way around. All it takes is a little magic…
Life is a little easier for Mike now that he's found The White Rabbit magic shop. But after missing a special show from a visiting magician, Mike realizes h needs a way to get to the shop by himself. Unfortunately, he's exhausted after only a week of being a model student, and Nora, his magician assistant and expert on good behavior, is distracted by a new friendship. Convincing his parents he's responsible enough to ride his bike downtown alone will take a miracle…or maybe, magic.

The Great Escape

Mike is doing better in school these days. Learning magic helps him to learn other things as well. Sure, he's gotten in trouble in the past, but things are different now. So why does everyone still think he's the same old Mike? If only there was a magic trick to change his reputation... Then, during one of his visits to The White Rabbit Magic Shop, Mike finds something that could be even better than a magic trick-it's possible that Mike could be related to Harry Houdini-the greatest magician ever! But when Mike lets the news slip, and Jackson Jacobs dares him to prove it, he knows that he's in the type of bind that only magic can help him escape!

Literature & Fiction

The Disappearing Magician

Want to see something amazing? I can make myself disappear. All it takes is a little magic...
Mike's magic tricks have helped him learn how to focus, earn extra credit, improve his reputation and stand up for himself. But his new confidence is about to face its biggest challenge yet - the school talent show!
Mike signs up immediately. After all, what magician would pass up the chance to perform on a real stage? But then, he learns that Nora, his friend and trusted magician's assistant, has a massive case of stage fright. And Jackson will be sitting in the audience, just waiting to cause trouble...
If things keep going wrong, Mike might need a magic trick to help him disappear!

Want to see something incredible? I can twist my arm all the way around. All it takes is a little magic…
Life is a little easier for Mike now that he's found The White Rabbit magic shop. But after missing a special show from a visiting magician, Mike realizes he needs a way to get to the shop by himself. Unfortunately, he's exhausted after only a week of being a model student, and Nora, his magician assistant and expert on good behavior, is distracted by a new friendship. Convincing his parents he's responsible enough to ride his bike downtown alone will take a miracle…or maybe, magic.

Mike's magic tricks have helped him learn how to focus, improve his reputation, and stand up for himself. But his new confidence is about to face its biggest challenge yet-the school talent show! 
Mike signs up immediately. After all, what magician would pass up the chance to perform on a real stage? But then, he learns that Nora, his friend and trusted magician's assistant, is suffering from a massive case of stage fright, and won't be able to help him during the performance. As everything starts going wrong, Mike starts to wonder if he might need a magic trick to help him disappear!

Paper Magic (Miraculous Magic Tricks)

Activities, Crafts & Games

Windmill Books

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Books by Lane, Mike

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The Great Game of Maryland Politics

The Vanishing Coin

The Incredible Twisting Arm

The Great Escape

The Disappearing Magician

The Vanishing Coin

The Incredible Twisting Arm

The Great Escape

The Disappearing Magician

Paper Magic (Miraculous Magic Tricks)