THE MAGIC MAKERS: Magic and the Men Who Made It

by I. G. Edmonds ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 28, 1976

Edmonds combines an historical survey (from Persian magi and Egyptian priests to recent TV appearances) with explanations of how the magicians' tricks were and are--or at least could have been--done. Most are twists on the same trusty few--talking statues, levitation, bullet catching, ghost raising--though for brilliant innovators like escape artist Houdini it was the variation that counted. The backstage revelations might attract would-be practitioners but most books on magic tricks tell how they're done, and Edmonds' prosaic roster manages to dispel not only the mystery but the glamor as well.

Pub Date: April 28, 1976

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 192

Publisher: Nelson

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1976

Categories: NONFICTION