{"product_id":"marvelous-magicians-hardcover","title":"Marvelous Magicians - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLydia Corry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great magician never reveals their secrets, but \u003cem\u003eMarvelous Magicians\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the names of eight groundbreaking illusionists, both famous and lesser-known, who shaped modern magic. Through a magical blend of biography, history, and illustration, this book spotlights an array of magicians, including one of the first female magicians, Adelaide Herrmann; African American illusionist Richard Potter, \"The Handcuff King\" Harry Houdini, and Houdin, Houdini's namesake and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith two spectacular fold-out pages revealing the secret workings of the Automaton Chess Player and Howard Thurston's dramatic transformation of an empty box into a world of wonders, this book examines the early history of magic, the eight magic effects on which all tricks are based, the necessary components of a magician's toolbox, and the underrated role of the magician's assistant. The book's grand finale features advice on becoming a magician, an introduction to contemporary magicians from around the world, and an exploration of the hidden societies who have kept the secrets of illusions closely guarded for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVibrantly illustrated and written in a theatrical style, \u003cem\u003eMarvelous Magicians\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect book for aspiring magicians who want to know more about its history and the innovators who de ned it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 12.1 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769075663136,"sku":"9780500652213","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/db2de56d3b503d1f85a3f1c9fdbaeb1f.webp?v=1780341880","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/marvelous-magicians-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}