The Book of Magic, The Encyclopedia of Magic & Making Magic

Descripción

Two smart copies of Dawes and Setterington's encyclopedic work on magic and performing magic. Three volumes. Three editions of this exploration of the art of magic, being a study guide and encyclopaedia to making and performing magic. From the most simple to rather complicated tricks that can be learned and passed on, this work will teach you how to perform and do it well. With chapters on The Great Escape, Disappearing Acts, Acts of Illusion, Mindreading and Levitation, Card Mysteries, the Master Magician, and so much more. This set contains: The Book of Magic, 1986. First edition. The Encyclopedia of Magic, 1989. First US edition. Making Magic, 1993. Later UK edition. As well as information on some of the greatest performers in history from Harry Houdini, Maskelyne and Devant, and Siegfried and Roy, to David Copperfield and many others. Written by Edwin Alfred Dawes, a British biochemist and stage magician, and Arthur Setterington, a British author and magician. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrappers are very smart with light wear to the extremities and the odd small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine.

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Detalles bibliográficos

Título

The Book of Magic, The Encyclopedia of Magic & Making Magic

Editor

Admiral; Gallery Books; MMB 1986-1993, London; New York

Fecha de publicación

1986

Encuadernación

Hardback

Ilustrador

Not Stated

Estado

Fine

Estado de la sobrecubierta

Near Fine

Tipo de libro

book

Catálogos de vendedores

• Magic