{"product_id":"marvelous-magicians-lydia-corry-9780500652213","title":"Marvelous Magicians","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great magician never reveals their secrets, but \u003cem\u003eMarvelous Magicians\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVibrantly illustrated and written in a theatrical style, \u003cem\u003eMarvelous Magicians\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect book for aspiring magicians who want to know more about its history and the innovators who de ned it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lydia Corry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 050065221X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780500652213\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.10h x 9.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2020 pg. 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2020 pg. 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2020","brand":"Lydia Corry","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43994408419583,"sku":"9780500652213","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80f1606f-371f-4113-8a13-b84e785cd4d5.jpg?v=1683329973","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/marvelous-magicians-lydia-corry-9780500652213","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}