{"product_id":"marvelous-magicians","title":"Marvelous Magicians","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great magician never reveals their secrets, but \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMarvelous Magicians\u003c\/span\u003e reveals the names of eight groundbreaking illusionists, both famous and lesser-known, who shaped modern magic. Through a magical blend of biography, history, and illustration, this book spotlights an array of magicians, including one of the first female magicians, Adelaide Herrmann; African American illusionist Richard Potter, “The Handcuff  King” Harry Houdini, and Houdin, Houdini’s namesake and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith two spectacular fold-out pages revealing the secret workings of the Automaton Chess Player and Howard Thurston’s dramatic transformation of an empty box into a world of wonders, this book examines the early history of magic, the eight magic effects on which all tricks are based, the necessary components of a magician’s toolbox, and the underrated role of the magician’s assistant. The book’s grand finale features advice on becoming a magician, an introduction to contemporary magicians from around the world, and an exploration of the hidden societies who have kept the secrets of illusions closely guarded for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrantly illustrated and written in a theatrical style, \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMarvelous Magicians\u003c\/span\u003e is the perfect book for aspiring magicians who want to know more about its history and the innovators who de ned it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Thames \u0026amp; Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52209167565109,"sku":"9780500652213","price":7.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/4157\/3429\/files\/71FeFQQHuZL._SY425.jpg?v=1768477623","url":"https:\/\/capbookshop.com\/ar\/products\/marvelous-magicians","provider":"CAP BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}