Reprint of the 1897 edition. Introduction by Henry Ridgely Evans. Book gives a history of magic and illusions, and explains how they work. Part 1 has chapters on 19th century magicians; disappearing tricks; optical tricks; stage and conjuring tricks; juggling; fire eating; ventriloquism; shadowgraphy; mental magic. Part 2 is on ancient magic; Part 3 explains how science is used to create illusion in the theatre; Part 4 deals with automata and curious toys; Part 5 explains how photography can be used in magic. Illustrated with 400 engravings of diagrams, demonstrations and scenes.
Item number | 42635 |
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Category | Book |
Type | Theatre |
Dimensions | length 240mm; breadth 168mm; thickness 34mm |
Language | English |
Country of origin | USA |
Related people | Albert A. Hopkins (author) |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection