The illustrated history of magic

the long version

Set off on a magical history tour with Milbourne Christopher's classic The Illustrated History of Magic. Follow the fascinating stories of the world's greatest necromancers, from sorcerer-priests in ancient Egypt to such modern miracle workers as Houdini and David Copperfield. Discover the truth behind the legendary Indian Rope Trick, the fearful Bullet-Catch and how Chung Ling Soo was killed performing it, Houdini's vanishing elephant, Sawing a lady in half and much, much more! This reissue has been updated by Milbourne Christopher's widow, Maurine, to include the hottest magic acts of today, including Doug Henning, Melinda, and Siegfried & Roy!