The Book of Magic

The Book of Magic

Summary

The secrets of the world’s greatest illusions revealed!

Learn clever tricks and daring deceptions!

An indispensible guide for the home Magician!

Beginning with instruction in simple sleights-of-hand, which may be mastered and performed by any amateur magician for the delight of their friends, The Book of Magic includes directions in the performance of more sophisticated illusions, and exposes the methods behind such famous feats as levitation, sawing a woman in half, or disappearing an elephant.

A fascinating look into the Art of Conjuring, The Book of Magic provides practical hints, tips and inspiration for any aspiring illusionist, and is an essential addition to the library of all Magicians.

About the author

David Ovason

David Ovason is a scholar and author, who specialises in American history and arcan symbolism, in which fields he has written a number of highly successful books, the most influential of which is THE SECRET ARCHITECTURE OF OUR NATION'S CAPITAL (1999).
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