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David Copperfield's History of Magic by David Copperfield, Richard Wiseman & David Britland

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David Copperfield's History of Magic

by David Copperfield, Richard Wiseman & David Britland

Length 4 hours 31 minutes

Language English

Narrators Feodor Chin & David Copperfield

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“I became fascinated with Magic when I was in college and I remember checking out a copy of Modern Magic and just getting sucked in. David Copperfield is probably one of only a handful of magicians most folks would be able to name off the top of their heads and I was delighted to hear that he has set about preserving the history of magic. There are so many interesting stories and anecdotes that fill this book and tell stories about magicians that I had no idea about like Buatier de Kolta and his incredible expanding die. Calling attention to the interesting mix of mechanics and sleight of hand that makes magic so interesting and engaging. With anecdotes from Copperfields personal life this is a read any fan of history and magic would love.”
— Will • BookPeople

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An illustrated, illuminating insight into the world of illusion from the world’s greatest and most successful magician, capturing its audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form’s most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfield’s secret museum.

In this personal journey through a unique performing art, David Copperfield profiles some of the world’s 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 Copperfield’s 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, you’ll be sure to share Copperfield’s passion for the power of magic.

Biography & Memoir History Art Nonfiction

David Copperfield has been hailed by critics as the greatest illusionist of our time. He was described by Forbes magazine as the most commercially successful magician in history. He has won twenty-one Emmy awards, was the first living illusionist to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was named a Living Legend by the United States Library of Congress.

Richard Wiseman is a professor of psychology, author, and magician. He is a Member of the Inner Magic Circle, has created illusion-based videos that have received over 500 million views on YouTube, and has authored several bestselling books.

David Britland is a writer and consultant on all aspects of deception. He has written several highly regarded books on magic and is a recipient of the Special and Literary Fellowship from the Academy of Magical Arts in Los Angeles.