Marvellous Magicians

The greatest magicians of all time!

Lydia Corry author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published:17th Sep '20

£14.99

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Marvellous Magicians cover

Step right up for a glimpse of the most marvellous magicians of all time — from Adelaide Herrmann, one of the first female magicians, to the magnificent Harry Houdini himself!

A magical blend of biography, history and illustration brings the stories of eight amazing magicians into the spotlight.BRONZE award winner, MadeForMums Awards 2021

BRONZE award winner, Junior Design Awards, 'Best Designed / Illustrated Book For Children' category

Marvellous Magicians celebrates the work of eight pioneering illusionists, both famous and under-represented, whose tricks have been the making of modern magic. Through a magical blend of biography, history and illustration, it brings these amazing magicians and their illusions into the spotlight. They include one of the first female magicians, Adelaide Herrmann, and African American illusionist Richard Potter, alongside such well-known greats as Houdini and his namesake and inspiration, Houdin.

Two spectacular fold-out pages reveal the secret workings of the Automata Chess Player and Howard Thurston’s dramatic transformation of an empty box into a world of wonders, while themed spreads explore the early history of magic, the eight effects of magic on which all tricks are based, the magician’s tool box, and the under-appreciated role of the magician’s assistant. For its finale, Marvellous Magicians explores the hidden societies who have kept the secrets of illusions closely guarded for decades, provides advice on becoming a magician and introduces readers to contemporary magicians from around the world including Australia, China, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. Written in a theatrical style and illustrated with original gouache paintings, Marvellous Magicians is the perfect book for all aspiring magicians.

'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
'Looks incredible' - @ReadItDaddy
'Who doesn’t love a bit of magic?' - @thelittlebookshopleedskids
'A stunning cover and pages to pore over' - Eleonore Crompton, Contributing Editor, Junior
'A beautifully presented book that lives up to the amazing magicians inside' - Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior

ISBN: 9780500652213

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 590g

48 pages