Description: The Annals of Conjuring Title: The Annals of ConjuringAuthor: Sidney W. ClarkePublisher: Magico EditionPublication Date: 1983HardcoverSize: 5.5 x 8.5"Pages: 291 + 84 Index pagesEdition: First Magico EditionBook Condition: Excellent-Like New Dust Jacket Condition: None-As Issued The Annals of Conjuring by Sidney W. Clarke Perhaps the most detailed history of stage magic ever published, The Annals of Conjuring journeys through two thousand years of the magician's art, accompanied by nearly 300 illustrations. This is the first real history of magic in the English language. It first appeared in serialized from in The Magic Wand. Sidney W. Clarke tells the story of magic from its earliest traces in recorded history, all the way to the celebrated masters of Robert-Houdin, Maskelyne, and the ones who followed them. Table of Contents IntroductionAncient ConjuringThe Mediaeval JugglersThe Jugglers’ TricksHocus PocusThe English ShowmenContinental Conjurers In The XVIIIth CenturyThe Decline Of ConjuringThe Wizard Of The North And The Mechanical ConjurersRobert-HoudinFrom Robert-Houdin To MaskelyneMaskelyne And CookeConjurers Of Yesterday And TodayOriental Conjuring Please examine the photos of this book. I have included photos of the index. I have also included photos of especially colorful, interesting or autographed pages. I will be happy to answer any specific question, just send me an Email! Listing info courtesy of: Magicref ATTENTION: A large part of the value of magic tricks and magic books is the SECRET!! As such, there are NO REFUNDS on magic tricks or books (unless I make a mistake, something is not as advertised, etc.)! I will try to be very detailed & accurate in my descriptions & also try to include the approximate skill level to assist in your decision, but I will not tell you how the trick is done! If you have any questions, please send me an Email BEFORE bidding!
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