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9780786716883
Illlustrated History of Magic
by Christopher, Milbourne, Christopher, Maurine, Copperfield, David
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- Comments: IMP: Acceptable- Do not include ACCESS CODE, CD-ROM or companion materials even if stated in item title. It may contain highlighting/markings throughout, and the covers and corners may show shelf wear. Corners, pages may be dent. All text is legible. 27
Product details
- ISBN-13: 9780786716883
- ISBN: 0786716886
- Publication Date: 2005
- Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers
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SUMMARY
Set off on a magical history tour with Milbourne Christopher's classic The Illustrated History of Magic. Follow the fascinating stories of the world's greatest necromancers, from sorcerer-priests in ancient Egypt to such modern miracle workers as Houdini and David Copperfield. Discover the truth behind the legendary Indian Rope Trick, the fearful Bullet-Catch and how Chung Ling Soo was killed performing it, Houdini's vanishing elephant, Sawing a lady in half and much, much more! This reissue has been updated by Milbourne Christopher's widow, Maurine, to include the hottest magic acts of today, including Doug Henning, Melinda, and Siegfried & Roy!Christopher, Milbourne is the author of 'Illlustrated History of Magic ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780786716883 and ISBN 0786716886.
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