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David Copperfield's history of magic / David Copperfield, Richard Wiseman, David Britland ; photographs by Homer Liwag.
"An illustrated, illuminating history of magic from the world's greatest and most successful magician, capturing its most audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form's most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfield's secret museum"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781982112912 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xii, 256 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster Hardcover Edition.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Magic tricks > History. Magic. Magic > History. Magicians > History. |
| Genre: | Photobooks. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | 793.809 Cop | 31681010255206 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The legendary illusionist profiles twenty-eight of the worldâs most groundbreaking magicians, with over 100 never-before-seen photographs of artifacts from his Museum of Magic including Houdiniâs straightjackets and handcuffs and Danteâs sawing-in-half apparatus. 150,000 first printing. - Baker & Taylor
"An illustrated, illuminating history of magic from the world's greatest and most successful magician, capturing its most audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form's most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfield's secret museum"-- - Simon and Schuster
An illustrated, illuminating insight into the world of illusion from the worldâs greatest and most successful magician, capturing its audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art formâs most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfieldâs secret museum.
In this personal journey through a unique and remarkable performing art, David Copperfield profiles twenty-eight of the worldâs most groundbreaking magicians. From the 16th-century magistrate who wrote the first book on conjuring to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her teeth, David Copperfieldâs History of Magic takes you on a wild journey through the remarkable feats of the greatest magicians in history.
These magicians were all outsiders in their own way, many of them determined to use magic to escape the strictures of class and convention. But they all transformed popular culture, adapted to social change, discovered the inner workings of the human mind, embraced the latest technological and scientific discoveries, and took the art of magic to unprecedented heights.
The incredible stories are complimented by over 100 never-before-seen photographs of artifacts from Copperfieldâs exclusive Museum of Magic, including a 16th-century manual on sleight of hand, Houdiniâs straightjackets, handcuffs, and water torture chamber, Danteâs famous sawing-in-half apparatus, Alexanderâs high-tech turban that allowed him to read peopleâs minds, and even some coins that may have magically passed through the hands of Abraham Lincoln.
By the end of the book, youâll be sure to share Copperfieldâs passion for the power of magic.
