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 performing art, David
Copperfield profiles some of the world's most groundbreaking magicians.
From the sixteenth-century magistrate who wrote an early book on
conjuring, to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to
the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her bare hands,
David Copperfield's History of Magic takes you on a wild journey
through the remarkable feats of some of the greatest magicians in
history.
The result is a sweeping tale that reveals how these astonishing
performers were outsiders who used magic to escape class, challenge
convention, transform popular culture, explore the innermost workings of
the human mind, and inspire scientific discovery.
By the end of the book, you'll be sure to share Copperfield's passion
for the power of magic.