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History of Conjuring and Magic
From Magicpedia, the free online encyclopedia for magicians by magicians.
| History of Conjuring and Magic | |
| Author | Henry R. Evans |
|---|---|
| Publisher | International Brotherhood of Magicians |
| Publication Date | 1928 |
| Language | English |
History of Conjuring and Magic contains an account of the history of the magical arts, from ancient Egypt through the Middle Ages and into the 20th century. Includes biographical portraits with descriptions of their acts of such magicians as Alexander Herrmann, Robert-Houdin, and Houdini.
Includes an appendix containing photographs of many well known magicians hands.
