MARVELLOUS MAGICIANS (HB)

This book celebrates the work of eight pioneering illusionists, both famous and under-represented, whose tricks have been the making of modern magic. They include one of the first female magicians, Adelaide Herrmann, and African American illusionist Richard Potter, alongside such well-known greats as Houdini and his namesake and inspiration, Houdin. For its finale, Marvellous Magicians explores the hidden societies who have kept the secrets of illusions closely guarded for decades and provides advice on becoming a magician.