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Decker Loyal user Hades 211 Posts |
What is the best book on the history of magic from a conjuring point of view and why?
I don't mean a book that has some history, I am looking for a real historical look at magic that goes way back but Im hoping to find a book that was written by a conjuror who knows something of how all of it ties into modern conjuring. Any leads?
"He had alot to say... He had alot of nothing to say..." --MJK
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MrBiddle Loyal user 239 Posts |
Memoirs of Robert Houdin?
I would, however contest that there is in REALITY very little pportunity to perform what could actually be termed "close-up" magic.
- Guy Hollingworth |
Mark Rough Inner circle Ivy, Virginia 2110 Posts |
Magic and Meaning, Eugene Burger and Bob Neale
Annuls of Magic (?), Sydney Clarke The Illustrated History of Magic, Milbourne Christopher Mark
What would Wavy do?
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John Smetana ???? - 2009 499 Posts |
I would suggest the Milbourne Christopher book as the best place to start. You may also want to consider Panorama of Magic, another one by Christopher.
Best thopughts, John Smetana |
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