Description: MAGIC: 1400s-1950s (2009) TASCHEN-BY NOEL DANIEL, RICKY JAY, MIKE CAVENEY, JIM STEINMEYER-STILL IN ORIGINAL CARDBOARD PRESENTATION BOX Note that this is the original and largest version of this book, not a later, smaller reprint. The world’s greatest magicians from the Middle Ages to the 1950s Magic has enchanted humankind for millennia, evoking terror, laughter, shock, and amazement. Once persecuted as heretics and sorcerers, magicians have always been conduits to a parallel universe of limitless possibility—whether invoking spirits, reading minds, or inverting the laws of nature by sleight of hand. Long before science fiction, virtual realities, video games, and the Internet, the craft of magic was the most powerful fantasy world man had ever known. As the pioneers of special effects throughout history, magicians have never ceased to mystify us by making the impossible possible. This book celebrates more than 500 years of the stunning visual culture of the world’s greatest magicians. Featuring more than 750 rarely seen vintage posters, photographs, handbills, and engravings as well as paintings by Hieronymus Bosch and Bruegel among others, Magic traces the history of magic as a performing art from the 1400s to the 1950s. Combining sensational images with incisive text, the book explores the evolution of the magicians’ craft, from medieval street performers to the brilliant stage magicians who gave rise to cinematic special effects; from the 19th century’s golden age of magic to groundbreaking daredevils like Houdini and the early 20th century’s vaudevillians. The largest magic book ever published, with text by Ricky Jay, Mike Caveney, and Jim Steinmeyer. Black hardcover with pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated copiously. CONDITION New Old Stock SIZE 20 x 23 x 3”. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping rates are calculated and not set by me. _______________________________________________________________________ TERMS 1. Since you will be receiving the magic secrets, there can be no returns after delivery so please consider this purchase carefully.2. If you have a question - please ask before you buy! I will answer all questions honestly and quickly.3. Your product will ship within 48 hours of clearance or receipt of payment.4. I appreciate all my customers and will do my very best to make sure you are happy with your purchase so please let me know how I can help.5. All items sold “As Is”.6. I’m happy to combine shipping whenever possible. _gsrx_vers_795 (GS 7.0.7 (795)) _gsrx_vers_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))
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