Marvelous Magicians

A vibrantly illustrated and engaging introduction to the illusionists, both famous and lesser-known, who shaped modern magic.

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...