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Magic, 1400s-1950s Hardback book

Magic, 1400s-1950s

by Jim Steinmeyer and Mike Caveney

The scientists of showbiz. Magic has enchanted humankind for millennia, evoking terror, laughter, shock and amazement. Once persecuted as heretics and sorcerers, magicians have always been conduits to a parallel universe of limitless possibility - whether invoking spirits, reading minds, or inverting the laws of nature by sleight of hand. Long before science fiction, virtual realities, video games, and the Internet, the craft of magic was the most powerful fantasy world man had ever known. As the true pioneers of special effects in human history, magicians have never ceased to mystify by perpetually making the impossible possible. This book celebrates 500 years of the dazzling visual culture of the world's greatest magicians. Featuring over 1,000 rarely seen vintage posters, photographs, handbills, and engravings in one 640-page volume, it traces the history of magic as a performing art from the 1470s through the post-WWII years. Through sensational images and clear and insightful accompanying text, Magic explores the evolution of the magician's craft, from its early street performers to the brilliant stage magicians who gave rise to early cinematic special effects; from the 19th century's Golden Age of Magic to groundbreaking daredevils like Houdini and the vaudevillians of the early 20th century.

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Celebrates 500 years of the dazzling visual culture of the world's greatest magicians. featuring over 1, 000 vintage posters, photographs, handbills, and engravings, this book traces the history of magic as a performing art from the 1470s through the post-wwii years. (Hardback) See more details about Magic, 1400s-1950s:

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ISBN: 3836509776. [Elephant Folio_3"x17.4"x11.4"_16.7lbs] 650p. Multilingual Edition in English, French & German] ill. (col. plates) New in Publisher Shrinkwrap. This book celebrates more than 500 years of the dazzling visual culture of the world's greatest magicians. Featuring more than 1, 000 rarely seen vintage posters, photographs, handbills, and engravings as well as paintings by Hieronymus Bosch and Caravaggio among others, this 650-page volume traces the history of magic as a performing art from the 1400s to the 1950s. New in Publisher Shrinkwrap. November 2009 Release. See more details about Magic, 1400s–1950s

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Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 670 p. See more details about Magic, 1400s-1950s

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Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. ISBN10: 3836509776. See more details about Magic, 1400-1950s Xl

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2009. Hardcover. Some wear. Fine. See more details about Magic 1400s-1950s