The Illustrated Story of Magic - Paperback

by Meyer A. Kaplan (Editor), Roberta Strauss Feuerlicht (Editor), Leonard B. Cole (Illustrator)

Originally published in 1960 in "The World Around Us" series, The Illustrated Story of Magic delves into the history of stage magic and early performers, as well as the folkloric roots of the magical arts. Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin and Harry Houdini are profiled, and several well-known illusions are explained. Young magicians will enjoy this full color reprint.