Product Description

Provides the history of magic and discusses the exploits of some of the world's most notorious magicians.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1430873 in Books
• Published on: 1993-10-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Customer Reviews

A very good history of Conjuring
... I bought this book about six or seven years ago after reading it at the library. It is honestly one of the best books EVER written on the subject. The people that didn't like it were expecting James Randi to give out the secrets of magic, which understandably (and I believe correctly), he does not do because of the nature of his profession. I agree with him not to give out the secrets of many years of hard work, and commend him on his knowledge of magic, both past and present.

This book is meant as a history of the craft and not as a "learn magic tricks book". If you would care to look at the cover of the book, in not so small print it states "Being a Definitive History of the Venerable Arts of Sorcery, Prestidigitation, Wizardry, etc.." In no place on the cover does it mention learning magic tricks or revealing the secrets of the trade.

So please, for all the conjurers, magic historians, and anyone else who enjoys the craft in this world. You CAN learn about magic and enjoy this book immensely. I think it's safe to say that you will.

A wonderful history of magic
There are no tricks in this book, but lots of great information about magic and magicians. It is beautifully illustrated to boot.

excellent
This is an excellent, well written book by James Randi. I recommend any of Randi's other books they have all also been great reading so far. He is a master at debunking frauds like uri geller, someones gotta do it.