An illustrated, illuminating insight into the world of illusion from the worldâs greatest and most successful magician, capturing its audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art formâs most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfieldâs secret museum.
In this personal journey through a unique performing art, David Copperfield profiles some of the worldâs most groundbreaking magicians. From the sixteenth-century magistrate who wrote an early book on conjuring, to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her bare hands, David Copperfieldâs History of Magic takes you on a wild journey through the remarkable feats of some of the greatest magicians in history.
The result is a sweeping tale that reveals how these astonishing performers were outsiders who used magic to escape class, challenge convention, transform popular culture, explore the innermost workings of the human mind, and inspire scientific discovery.
By the end of the book, youâll be sure to share Copperfieldâs passion for the power of magic.