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.
