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Effect: Written by a magician for magicians and magic enthusiasts alike, this unique compendium is the first of its kind ever published. The Encyclopedia of Magic and Magicians draws upon rare documents and practical experience to offer readers a clear understanding of this mysterious art and its practitioners throughout the ages. Here in one complete, convenient source is every famous and infamous magician, plus the secrets of the craft by which they’ve amused and amazed us.

International in scope and historical in focus, the Encyclopedia comprises more than 1000 entries. Included are:

• Concise biographical essays on the great performers, from Harry Houdini and Long Tack Sam to Doug Henning and David Copperfield
• Descriptions of all known magic effects, which run the gamut from sleight of hand and gimmicks to mentalism and illusions
• Definitions of specific effects-what they are and who performed them-from coin and card magic to props and stagecraft
• Over 100 black-and-white photographs of magicians, often in the midst of performing their most famous tricks.

Complete with cross-references and extensive suggestions for further reading, The Encyclopedia of Magic and Magicians is at once an entertaining browsing book and the authoritative reference book to the world of magic, its arts and artists

• Publisher: Facts on File Publications
• Pages: 372
• Location: New York, USA
• Dimensions: 9″x11″
• Date: 1988
• Binding: hardbound