David Copperfield's History of Magic
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2021
Summary
An illustrated, illuminating insight into the world of illusion from the world’s greatest and most successful magician, capturing its audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form’s most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfield’s secret museum.
In this personal journey through a unique and remarkable performing art, David Copperfield profiles twenty-eight of the world’s most groundbreaking magicians. From the 16th-century magistrate who wrote the first book on…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781982112912 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1982112913 |
| Author: | David Copperfield, Richard Wiseman, David Britland, Homer Liwag |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2021 |
| Weight: | 1.23kg |
| Dimensions: | 276mm x 213mm x 20mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“For fans of magic, either its history or its present, the book is absolutely compelling, an unputdownable must-read.” – Bookli st (starred review)
“For fans of magic, either its history or its present, the book is absolutely compelling, an unputdownable must-read.” — Booklist (starred review)
About The Author
David Copperfield
David Copperfield has been hailed by critics as the greatest illusionist of our time. He was described by Forbes magazine as the most commercially successful magician in history. He has won twenty-one Emmy awards, was the first living illusionist to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was named a Living Legend by the United States Library of Congress.
Richard Wiseman is a professor of psychology, author, and magician. He is a Member of the Inner Magic Circle, has created illusion-based videos that have received over 500 million views on YouTube, and has authored several bestselling books.
David Britland is a writer and consultant on all aspects of deception. He has written several highly regarded books on magic and is a recipient of the Special and Literary Fellowship from the Academy of Magical Arts in Los Angeles.
Homer Liwag is an acclaimed visual designer, photographer, cinematographer, artist, and magician. For two decades he has codirected David Copperfield’s live and television work, and collaborated as his Design Director.
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