Grand illusions : the story of magic
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[Place of publication not identified] : Choices Select ;, [2003].
ISBN
1930545665, 9781930545663
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn Public Library - AV | DVD 793.8 GRAND | Checked out |
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Published
[Place of publication not identified] : Choices Select ;, [2003].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
1930545665, 9781930545663
UPC
014381558227
Notes
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Mitchell T. Ness ; editor, Paul Kilback.
Participants/Performers
Narrator, Wilson Coneybeare.
Description
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 lives of magicians.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD; Dolby Digital stereo.
Local note
DVD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ness, M. T., & Coneybeare, W. (2003). Grand illusions: the story of magic . Choices Select ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ness, Mitchell T and Wilson. Coneybeare. 2003. Grand Illusions: The Story of Magic. [Place of publication not identified]: Choices Select.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ness, Mitchell T and Wilson. Coneybeare. Grand Illusions: The Story of Magic [Place of publication not identified]: Choices Select, 2003.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Ness, M. T. and Coneybeare, W. (2003). Grand illusions: the story of magic. [Place of publication not identified]: Choices Select.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ness, Mitchell T., and Wilson Coneybeare. Grand Illusions: The Story of Magic Choices Select ;, 2003.
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