The Illustrated History of Magic | 
 enlarge | Authors: Milbourne Christopher, Maurine Christopher
Creator: David Copperfield
Publisher: Running Press
Category: Book
List Price: $23.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 291459
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 484
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0786716886
Dewey Decimal Number: 793.8
EAN: 9780786716883
ASIN: 0786716886
Publication Date: December 27, 2005
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Product Description
Set off on a magical history tour with Milbourne Christopher's classic Illustrated History of Magic. Follow the fascinating stories of the world's greatest conjurers, from sorcerer-priests in ancient Egypt, The Great Herrmann, Harry Kellar, Chung Ling Soo, Houdini, to modern miracle workers like David Copperfield, Siegfreid and Roy, and David Blaine. Filled with fantastic illustrations—poster art, photographs, illusion diagrams—this book is a feast for anyone interested in the conjuring arts.
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Excellent History of Stage Magic August 10, 2008
When i first started reading this interesting magic book,i thought it would be about the magic tricks performed .It's really a biographical book about the magicians,whose magicial craftsmanship made them world famous.The book is packed with magicial history.The halls and theatres where they were staged,for the captivated and spellbound audiences.Seventeen chapters for the famous conjurers of yesterday and today.Five chapters for the development of our modern magic, based on the art from the ancient sorcerer-priests.There are many pages dedicated to diagrams,colorful artwork,photos,and illustrations.The book was written by the late magician Milbourne Christopher and collaborated upon by his wife ,Maurine Christopher.If you are enthralled by the feats,of the famous magicians of today and those from yesteryear,this book elucidates the lives of these fascinating mystifiers.Awesome book on stage magic history.
Excellent Book for Magician Historians April 25, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is not a book on "How to do Magic" but on the History of Magic and the expert conjurers and Illusionist of all times. It's extremely well written with detail accounts of parlor and stage magic stories. If you are a serious Magician, this is a most for your private collection. As a close-up Magician, I have learned many strateties, and this Book served me and inspired me to continue with my craft.
By, Rasputin
Great Magic reference January 17, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is full of all kinds of magical history and theory. Whether you are a practicing magician, a magic hobbiest or just enjoy reading an interesting historical story... this book is a "Must Read".
Fantastic book! Buy it! December 5, 2001
10 out of 18 found this review helpful
After seeing this book on several times at my local magic shop, I finally bought it here. The list price is (...), but I paid less (...) here and it was new in plastic wrap too. It is an absolutely fabulous book with very detailed illustrations and numerous color picture. Worth much more than they ask for! It's an invaluable reference also for magic lovers!
Excellent!!! May 11, 1999
12 out of 25 found this review helpful
This is one of my favorite magic books. I have to go back and look at it from time to time. Great stories- great pictures. -Diamond Jim Tyler
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