Beskrivelse
Magic has fascinated humanity for centuries, inspiring awe, fear, and delight. From ancient times to the mid-20th century, magicians have captivated audiences by bending reality through sleight of hand and mind-boggling feats.
A visual journey through over 500 years of magical performance and its cultural impact.
This book showcases the rich history of magic as a performing art, spanning from the 1400s to the 1950s. It features more than 750 rare vintage posters, photographs, handbills, engravings, and even paintings by artists like Hieronymus Bosch and Bruegel.
Tracing the evolution of magic, it highlights the transformation from medieval street entertainers to the masterful stage magicians who inspired early cinematic special effects. The narrative covers the golden age of magic in the 19th century and celebrates legendary figures such as Houdini, alongside the vaudeville performers of the early 20th century.
By blending striking visuals with insightful commentary, the book reveals how magicians have continuously amazed us by turning the impossible into reality, long before the advent of science fiction, virtual realities, or digital entertainment.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Mike Caveney |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Samfund Og Historie |
| Forlag | Taschen |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9783836586689 |
| ISBN-10 | 3836586681 |
| Indbinding | Indbundet |
| Sidetal | 704 |
| Tags | Magic 1400S, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
