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David Copperfield\'sHistory of Magic
Autographed
Title: David Copperfield\'s History ofMagic
Author: David Copperfield\'s
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
PublicationDate: 2021
Hardcover
Size:Approx-9\" x 11\"
Pages: 267
Edition:1st Edition/1st Printing-Autographed!
BookCondition: Excellent-Like New!
DustJacket Condition: Excellent-Like New!
A captivating andenlightening exploration of the history of magic, illusion and conjuring.
Despite being one of mostinfluential, if not THE most influential, magicians to ever live, DavidCopperfield has never lost sight of the fact that magic is an art that standson the shoulders of giants. His passion for the history of magic and ensuringeach new generation recognizes the greats who came before us makes him theperfect captain for this journey through the fascinating world of deception.
With help from fellowmagicians Richard Wiseman and David Britland,Copperfield chronicles 28 different groundbreaking magicians that helpedtransform magic from simple feats of trickery into a beloved and respected formof entertainment. From Reginald Scot introducing the world to conjuring with TheDiscoverie of Witchcraft to Dai Vernon (a.k.a “The Man Who Fooled Houdini”)revolutionizing the possibilities of close-up magic to the woman who provedmagic is not just a man’s world by levitating and catching bulletsbetween her teeth, David Copperfield’s“History of Magic” is an exciting look back at the remarkableevolution of magic.
Like many magicians, each ofthese conjurers shared similar stories of using magic to escape the limitationsof their culture or socioeconomic status. By learning how to leverage the innerworkings of the human mind and embracing the latest technological andscientific discoveries, these magicians were able to drive social change andtransform magic from a secret underground art into a relevant part ofmainstream pop culture.
These remarkable tales arecomplemented by more than 100 never-before-seen photographs from David Copperfield’s illustrious Museum of Magic in LasVegas, including a 16th century treatise on sleight of hand moves,Houdini’s straightjackets, handcuffs and water torture chamber,Alexander’s high-tech turban that enabled him to read minds as “TheMan who Knows”, Dante’s famous sawing-in-half apparatus and evensome coins that were believed to have once been held by America’s 16thPresident Abraham Lincoln.
David Copperfield’s“History of Magic” is a gorgeous hardback book with full-colorphotos that will anchor any library or collection. It is sure to inspire youand leave you filled with the same passion for magic that has driven him tobecome one of the most successful entertainers in the world.
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