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Marvellous Magicians (Signed Copy)
The greatest magicians of all time!
Lydia Corry
£14.99
A magical blend of biography, history and illustration brings the stories of eight amazing magicians into the spotlight - now signed by the author!
See InsideOverview
Sensational facts about eight master magicians practically levitate off the page in this enchanting collection. Experience the thrill of sword-eating, the mystery of the disappearing duck, and one incredible illusionist who can snatch bullets out of midair! No magician will ever reveal her secrets, but you may just learn how a few pulled off their most famous tricks…
Young magicians-in-training will appreciate features on 'A Magician’s Toolbox' and 'The Eight Effects of Magic', and breathtaking watercolour illustrations from author-illustrator Lydia Corry bring magic to life in this astonishing book.
Reviews
'A survey of the great conjurors from the golden age of stage magic, Corry’s book details their lives and their most celebrated tricks - without, of course, giving away any trade secrets - and would make a terrific primer for any youngster thinking about becoming an illusionist'
Financial Times
Product Information
Book Details
Format: Hardback
Size: 30.0 x 23.0
Extent: 48
Illustrations: 33
Publication date: 24 September 2020
ISBN: 9780500652695
Contents List
The Art of Illusion • It's Show Time! • Automatons • The Chess Player • Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin • Richard Potter • Harry Kellar • Long Tack Sam • A Magician's Toolbox • Adelaide Hermann • Harry Houdini • Howard Thurston • More Marvellous Magicians • Dante • The Art of the Magician's Assistant • Guarding Magical Secrets • Magic Today • Becoming a Magician • The Eight Effects of Magic
About the Author
Lydia Corry is a British illustrator based in Brighton who graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2009. Her dynamic and rich illustrations are all painted by hand in a mixture of watercolour, ink and gouache. She is the illustrator of Eight Princesses and the Magic Mirror (Zephyr) by Natasha Farrant.
