Magic - A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

The mysterious art of magic has been a source of wonderment since before the time of Christ. Shape shifting between the supernatural practices of 'real' magic and demonstrations of dazzling illusion, magic has been used to conjure the evil eye, burn villages to the ground, slice women in half, and save men from being crushed to death by five tonnes of cement. Robert Ralley's history takes us deep into this magical underworld to reveal the astounding stories of some of the world's greatest magicians. From the astrology of the three wise men to Harry Houdini's escapology, and David Blain's endurance tests, Ralley illustrates the changing perceptions of magic and the dangerous balance between illusion, fraud, and devilry that still exists today.

General

Imprint:	Oneworld Publications
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Beginner's Guides
Release date:	May 2010
First published:	June 2010
Authors:	Robert Ralley
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-85168-713-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Other public performances & spectacles > Conjuring & magic Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	1-85168-713-0
Barcode:	9781851687138

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