The Greatest Magicians of All Time (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Independently Published, 2026

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Serie: Libro 14 di 15 - The Greatest of All Time

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Paperback. For history enthusiasts, performance art lovers, and anyone who has ever been left breathless by a great illusion, this book is your definitive guide to the men and women who built the art of wonder.If you have ever sat in a darkened theatre watching a performer make the impossible seem real, or found yourself marvelling at the sheer audacity of a street magician turning an ordinary moment into something unforgettable, you have felt the pull of an art form that stretches back thousands of years. Yet most of us know very little about the extraordinary individuals who created it, refined it, suffered for it, and ultimately transformed it into the global performance tradition we celebrate today.Magic has always been more than tricks. It has been a mirror held up to human belief, a battleground between science and superstition, a vehicle for social commentary, and a relentless test of dedication, creativity, and nerve. The story of magic is also the story of extraordinary human beings who dared to make the world wonder.This book helps you: Understand how magic evolved from ancient Egyptian courts and early religious ritual to modern Las Vegas spectacles and viral social media performancesDiscover the fascinating biographies of over 30 of history's most influential magicians, from Dedi of ancient Egypt to contemporary performers like Shin Lim and DynamoExplore the cultural, political, and social forces that shaped each era of magical performanceLearn why certain performers changed everything, whether by reinventing self-promotion, challenging fraudulent spiritualists, or bringing magic to millions through televisionAppreciate the philosophical dimensions of illusion: the ethics of deception, the question of belief, and what truly distinguishes great magic from mere trickeryTrace the surprising cross-cultural roots of conjuring traditions across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and EuropeFollow the evolution of both grand theatrical illusion and intimate close-up magic, and understand how each tradition shaped the otherFrom the mechanical automata of eighteenth-century European stages to the psychologically sophisticated performances of Derren Brown, and from Harry Houdini's genius for publicity to the silent card artistry of Shin Lim on global television, this book brings the full sweep of magical history to life. It is a narrative of obsession, rivalry, cultural collision, and the relentless human desire to create moments of genuine astonishment.Whether you are a lifelong magic enthusiast, a student of performance history, or simply someone who wants to understand where one of humanity's oldest art forms came from and where it is going, this is the book that will transform the way you watch, think about, and appreciate the art of wonder. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
The Greatest Magicians of All Time (Paperback)
Autore
Pointed-Pen Press
Editore
Independently Published
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798252346403
Serie
Libro 14 di 15: The Greatest of All Time

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