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The Illustrated History of Magic | 
| Author: Milbourne Christopher
Publisher: Heinemann Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $49.95
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You Save: $46.62 (93%)
Rating:  5 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Upd Sub
Pages: 484
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 8 x 1.2
ISBN: 0435070169
Dewey Decimal Number: 793.8
EAN: 9780435070168
ASIN: 0435070169
Publication Date: January 25, 1996
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Condition: slight edge wear, taken from library circulation
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Excellent History of Stage Magic August 10, 2008
Magickal Merlin (Death Valley-SoCal)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
Carlos Del Campo (Miami, Florida)
3 out of 3 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
Breeze (Arl.Hts., Illinois)
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
11 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
14 out of 26 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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