Bibliograph

Magic, 1400s-1950s, edited by Noel Daniel ; introduction by Ricky Jay ; essays and captions by Mike Caveney and Jim Steinmeyer ; [German translation, Holger Wölfle ; French translation, Philippe Safavi]

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Magic, 1400s-1950s, edited by Noel Daniel ; introduction by Ricky Jay ; essays and captions by Mike Caveney and Jim Steinmeyer ; [German translation, Holger Wölfle ; French translation, Philippe Safavi]

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Magic

Oclc number

824726971

Responsibility statement

edited by Noel Daniel ; introduction by Ricky Jay ; essays and captions by Mike Caveney and Jim Steinmeyer ; [German translation, Holger Wölfle ; French translation, Philippe Safavi]

Sub title

1400s-1950s

Summary

Magic has enchanted humankind for millennia, evoking terror, laughter, shock, and amazement. This book celebrates more than 500 years of the dazzling visual culture of the world's greatest magicians. It traces the history of magic as a performing art from the 1400s to the 1950s

Table Of Contents

Wizards of wonder/ Noel Daniel -- To please and cheat the sight / Ricky Jay (illustrated with items from his collection -- Conjuring life and death: the essence of illusion / Jim Steinmeyer -- Devilish deception: the origins of wonder / Jim Steinmeyer -- From black magic to modern magic / Mike Caveney -- The supernatural and the spirit world / Jim Steinmeyer -- Masters of the golden age / Mike Caveney -- The great touring shows / Mike Caveney -- Chains, blades, bullets, and fire: daring and danger in magic / Jim Steinmeyer -- Magic in vaudeville and nightclubs / Mike Caveney

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