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The
Art of Magic
Featuring exclusive contributions written by some of the world's greatest living
prestidigitators, this volume examines the power of magic to entertain and mesmerize. A
companion to the epic three-part PBS series airing in February 1998. 200 illustrations,
many in color. |
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| Buatier de Kolta: Genius of Illusion
One of magic's most prolific inventors, read about his inventions and life. Many
of his creations are still performed today — you would have seen one in the Broadway
products of The Phantom and The Lion King. |
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Conjuring
By my friend, James Randi, this is "a Definitive History of the Venerable
Arts of Sorcery, Prestidigitation, Wizardry, Deception, and Chicanery and of the
Mountebanks and Scoundrels Who Have Perpetrated these Subterfuges on a Bewildered Public,
in short, Magic!" 314 pages, paperback. |
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| Houdini on Magic
A collection of writings by Houdini put together by writer-magician Walter Gibson and
magic scholar Morris Young. |
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Houdini!!! The Career of Erich Weiss
Pulitzer and Bancroft Prize-winning author Ken Silverman draws on never-before-used
scrapbooks, personal diaries, court transcripts, and hundreds of unpublished notes and
letters collected from around the world to reveal a richer, more personal view of Houdini
than has ever before been available. |
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| Illusion Show
This autobiography by David Bamberg — of the world-famous magic family, The Bambergs
— tells about his time in show business as Fu Manchu. |
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Illustrated History of Magic
Another book by the famed magic historian Milbourne Christopher about magic as an art.
Very interesting reading with material contributed by Maurine Christopher and David
Copperfield. |
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Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women
I've seen this book at Ebay.com go for over $200!!! One
of the most entertaining books about magic history. By Ricky Jay, magic scholar and
professional magician, you'll learn about the most bizarre acts and performers from
centuries past. |
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Miracle Mongers and Their Methods
Houdini examines the performances of others in this reprint — with an
introduction by The Amazing Randi, another active debunker of miracles. |
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P.T. Barnum: America's Greatest Showman
One of the earliest practitioners of "the show business, " P.T. Barnum
built his reputation largely on the exoticism of others. A man of complex motives, Barnum
possessed a unique genius and his influence on popular culture is evident to this day.
Barnum will be a three-hour Discovery Channel special airing in October. Illustrations,
260 in color. |
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| Words
About Wizards
A 72-page about 20th Century magicians from the '30's to the '50's. A nice piece about
magic history. |
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