Synopses & Reviews
Most profusely illustrated history of stage magic ever published, brimming with rare photographs, lithographs, woodcuts, engravings, much more. Enjoy a colorful cavalcade of costumes, stage settings, magic apparatus, advertisements, related memorabilia, along with fascinating anecdotes about magicians from the time of the Pharaohs to Houdini. 295 illustrations, 8 in full color. Index.
Synopsis
Most profusely illustrated history of stage magic from ancient Egypt to Houdini. Rare photographs, woodcuts, broadsides, advertisements, illustrations of costumes, stage settings, apparatus, etc. 295 illustrations.