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Harry Houdini. Say his name and a number of things come to mind. Escapes. Illusions. Magic. Chains. Safes. Live burials. Close to a century after his death, nearly every person in America knows his name from a young age, capturing their imaginations with his death-defying stunts and daring acts. He inspired countless people, from all walks of life, to find something magical within themselves. This is a book about a man and his extraordinary life,...
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A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926. Profiling his early years, personal life, and great accomplishments in show business, the story of the famous magician, Harry Houdini, comes to life through a review of his greatest tricks and most amazing feats, complete with index, photos, and author's notes.
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"From the creator of the diabolical Dr. Fu Manchu comes this exploration of key figures of occult history. Sax Rohmer presents an intriguing tour of the dark arts throughout the ages, introducing such luminaries as Nostradamus, Dr. John Dee, Cogliostro, and Madame Blavatsky. Engaging and informative, the work encompasses astrology, alchemy, witchcraft, and demonology."--
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ReferencePoint Press
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[2017]
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English
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Whether performing sleight-of-hand tricks or large-scale illusions, magicians and illusionists continue to entertain and mystify audiences around the world. Profiled in this book are six magicians and/or illusionists: Harry Houdini, Penn and Teller, Ricky Jay, David Copperfield, Ning Cai, and Criss Angel.
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William Morrow
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[2012]
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English
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Renowned mentalist Lior Suchard has mystified audiences all over the world with demonstrations of his phenomenal gifts of mind reading, thought influencing, and telekinesis. In Mind Reader, Suchard celebrates the extraordinary capacity of the mind and shares secrets from his own performances and life stories, as well as from psychological studies. His creativity-boosting techniques enable readers to embrace their inner mentalist-and harness untapped...
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Thames & Hudson Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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A great magician never reveals their secrets, but Marvelous Magicians reveals the names of eight groundbreaking illusionists, both famous and lesser-known, who shaped modern magic. Through a magical blend of biography, history, and illustration, this book spotlights an array of magicians, including one of the first female magicians, Adelaide Herrmann; African American illusionist Richard Potter, "The Handcuff King" Harry Houdini, and Houdin, Houdini's...
10) An honest liar
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Left Turn Films
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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"An Honest Liar tells the story of the world-famous magician, escape artist and enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. He devised intricate investigations exposing the 'miracles' of psychics, faith healers and con-artists. A master deceiver who came out of the closet [at] 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, the artist Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru named Carlos. But when a shocking...
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Choices Select
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[2003]
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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...
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