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Wilson Coneybeare

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1) American hangman

Publisher

Echo Bridge Acquisition Corp. LLC

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

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A live broadcast on social media of a kidnapping turns into a trial of a judge who is accused of botching some criminal cases. The audience gets to play judge, jury, and executioner.

2) Grand illusions: the story of magic

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Pub. Date

[2003]

Language

English

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A six-part examination of the culture and history of magic. Explores the evolution of magic from the automata of Robert-Houdin to the elaborate illusions of Penn and Teller. Includes the story of the Hermann brothers; a profile of Harry Houdini's life and work and the impact he had upon succeeding magicians; studies of bizarre magicians and sideshow performers ; a look at dangerous illusions, such as the bullet catching trick, that have claimed the...