The Magic Book

Mike Caveney, Jim Steinmeyer, Ricky Jay, 2018

Overview

Magic has captivated humanity for centuries, evoking a wide range of emotions and demonstrating limitless possibilities. Magicians, once viewed with suspicion, have long served as conduits to parallel worlds, performing feats from invoking spirits to altering natural laws through sleight of hand. Before modern fantasy genres, magic was the ultimate imaginative realm. As historical pioneers of special effects, magicians consistently amaze us by making the impossible real. This book explores over 500 years of the stunning visual culture of the world's greatest magicians.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the history of magic as a performing art.
• Those fascinated by visual culture, vintage posters, and historical photography.
• Individuals curious about the evolution of stage illusions and their connection to early special effects.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 544
• Publisher: Taschen
• Year: 2018
• ISBN: 9783836574167