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Marvellous Magicians: The Greatest Magicians of All Time!

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內容簡介 T&H出版社70週年鉅獻精彩插畫呈現世界上最知名的八大魔術師的傳奇 兩大跨頁，揭露兩個魔術奇案的秘密。這本插畫與裝楨都精彩的魔術師專書中，收錄了關於世界知名的魔術師，包括第一位女性魔術師以及第一位 美國非裔魔術師的故事和他們的魔術傳奇。A great magician never reveals their secrets, but Marvelous Magicians reveals the names of eight groundbreaking illusionists, both famous and lesser-known, who shaped modern magic. Through a magical blend of biography, history, and illustration, this book spotlights an array of magicians, including one of the first female magicians, Adelaide Herrmann; African American illusionist Richard Potter, “The Handcuff King” Harry Houdini, and Houdin, Houdini's namesake and inspiration.With two spectacular fold-out pages revealing the secret workings of the Automaton Chess Player and Howard Thurston's dramatic transformation of an empty box into a world of wonders, this book examines the early history of magic, the eight magic effects on which all tricks are based, the necessary components of a magician's toolbox, and the underrated role of the magician's assistant. The book's grand finale features advice on becoming a magician, an introduction to contemporary magicians from around the world, and an exploration of the hidden societies who have kept the secrets of illusions closely guarded for decades.Vibrantly illustrated and written in a theatrical style, Marvelous Magicians is the perfect book for aspiring magicians who want to know more about its history and the innovators who de ned it."

作者介紹

作者介紹 Lydia CorryLydia Corry is a British illustrator and graduate of the Royal College of Art. Her dynamic and rich illustrations are all painted by hand.

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