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David Copperfield's History of Magic by David Copperfield, David Britland and Richard Wiseman (2021, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-101982112913
ISBN-139781982112912
eBay Product ID (ePID)20050399990
Product Key Features
Book TitleDavid Copperfield's History of Magic
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2021
TopicMagic, General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, History
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Photography, Games & Activities, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorDavid Copperfield, David Britland, Richard Wiseman
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight43.3 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-016783
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"For fans of magic, either its history or its present, the book is absolutely compelling, an unputdownable must-read." -- Bookli st (starred review)
Photographed byLiwag, Homer
Dewey Decimal793.809
SynopsisAn illustrated, illuminating insight into the world of illusion from the world's greatest and most successful magician, capturing its audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form's most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfield's secret museum. In this personal journey through a unique and remarkable performing art, David Copperfield profiles twenty-eight of the world's most groundbreaking magicians. From the 16th-century magistrate who wrote the first book on conjuring to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her teeth, David Copperfield's History of Magic takes you on a wild journey through the remarkable feats of the greatest magicians in history. These magicians were all outsiders in their own way, many of them determined to use magic to escape the strictures of class and convention. But they all transformed popular culture, adapted to social change, discovered the inner workings of the human mind, embraced the latest technological and scientific discoveries, and took the art of magic to unprecedented heights. The incredible stories are complimented by over 100 never-before-seen photographs of artifacts from Copperfield's exclusive Museum of Magic, including a 16th-century manual on sleight of hand, Houdini's straightjackets, handcuffs, and water torture chamber, Dante's famous sawing-in-half apparatus, Alexander's high-tech turban that allowed him to read people's minds, and even some coins that may have magically passed through the hands of Abraham Lincoln. By the end of the book, you'll be sure to share Copperfield's passion for the power of magic., An illustrated, insight into the world of illusion from the world's greatest and most successful magician, David Copperfield.
LC Classification NumberGV1543.C67 2021
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- 13 Jul, 2022
Hardcover David Copperfield
I will be reading it soon think it will be good. Hardcover is worth it and pics and stories look interesting. Excited.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Sep, 2024
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- 08 Apr, 2024
As Expected
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- 29 Aug, 2024
Super price point
A beautiful copy for an amazing price.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
