Magic: Presenting the World's Greatest Magicians, Tricks, Illusions [Hardcover]

Peter Eldin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1997 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

Step right up! Before your very eyes all the mysteries of magic are about to unfold in one astonishing book. From the earliest tricks performed for the Egyptian pharoahs and the legendary feats of Houdini to the contemporary, high-tech tricks of today's performers, such as David Copperfield, this beautifully illustrated book reveals all. Presto! Everything the magic fan wants to know is here: the history of magic, how magicians learn their craft, the great masters of magic, the classic tricks and props, and an A-Z guide to the world's greatest magicians, plus a helpful glossary and index.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mike Caverney is "'one of the funniest magicians in America"' (Hollywood Reporter). He has performed all over the world, most recently on the Orient Express in Switzerland, at the World Congress of Magic in Japan, at the Sydney Arts Festival in Australia, and on television in Canada, Portugal, and England. He is a member of the exclusive Inner Magic Circle, which is based in London, and is a contributing editor to Magic - the Independent Magazine for Magicians. Mike Caveney is also a distinguished historian, lecturer, author, and publisher of books. He and his wife, magician Tina Lenert, live in Pasadena, California.

Peter Eldin is the editor of "'The Magic Circular,"' the official monthly magazine of the world-famous Magic Circle, of which he is a member. He is also a member of SAM--the Society of American Magicians--and apart from a brief spell in accountancy, has been performing and writing about magic ever since he left school. Peter Eldin lives in Lincolnshire, England.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher (September 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753450844
• ISBN-13: 978-0753450840
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,532,598 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great overall history review, July 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Magic: Presenting the World's Greatest Magicians, Tricks, Illusions (Hardcover)

Beautiful hand-done pictures. Mentions "snippets" ofhistory beginning with ancient Egypt 4500 years ago and continuesuntil today (las vegas)! Talks about all the famous magicians and what they were famous for. Definitely geared to children but I enjoyed the simplicity of it...didn't have to absorb too much (I read it in a few hours)information! Includes a reference section which defines every word associated with magic that you can think of and a section which gives a one paragraph blurb on each magician. But, if you are looking for the secrets of magic, find a different book. This doesn't give anything away. If you are interested in magic, this would be interesting to look at but it's not one of those "must have" books for your collection. Great for kids...which is what it is intended for.