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.
| ISBN: | 9781851687138 |
| Publication date: | 1st May 2010 |
| Author: | Robert Ralley |
| Publisher: | Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Series: | Oneworld Beginner's Guides |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural history Other performing arts |
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.
Magic features in the following genres: Social and cultural history, Other performing arts
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Magic was written by Robert Ralley and published by Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications
Magic has 176 pages
Yes it is part of Oneworld Beginner's Guides series