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Author: Jim Steinmeyer

Jim Steimeyer takes us on a journey through the history of the "Golden Age" of magic.

He illuminates the groundbreaking inventions, backstage intrigues, stunning stage presences, espionage, and fierce...

Jim Steimeyer takes us on a journey through the history of the "Golden Age" of magic.

He illuminates the groundbreaking inventions, backstage intrigues, stunning stage presences, espionage, and fierce competition among the world's top magicians.

He reveals the secrets and controversies behind tricks that left a mark: the "Pepper's Ghost" and the "Sphinx" of...

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  • Number of pages Number of pages 461
  • Translation Translation Vasilis Athanasiadis
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2009
  • Dimensions Dimensions 15x22 cm
  • Publisher Publisher Kedros
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Jim Steimeyer takes us on a journey through the history of the "Golden Age" of magic.

He illuminates the groundbreaking inventions, backstage intrigues, stunning stage presences, espionage, and fierce competition among the world's top magicians.

He reveals the secrets and controversies behind tricks that left a mark: the "Pepper's Ghost" and the "Sphinx" of Colonel Joseph Stoddard, the "Levitation of Princess Karnak" by Harry Kellar, and the "Disappearing Donkey" by Charles Morritt.

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Author
Jim Steinmeyer
Publisher
Kedros
Original Title
Hiding the Elephant
Translation
Vasilis Athanasiadis
Theme
Occultism & Magic
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
461
Language
Greek
Release Date
5/2009
Publication Date
2009
Dimensions
15x22 cm
Pocket Size
No
ISBN-13
9789600439090

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  • It is one of the few books written in Greek that talks about the art and history of magic and sleight of hand. The author is well-known and famous in the field with a great bibliography. The only negative thing is that it is a bit expensive...

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  • It is one of the few books written in Greek that talks about the art and history of magic and sleight of hand. The author is well-known and famous in the field with a great bibliography. The only negative thing is that it is a bit expensive...

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Jim Steimeyer takes us on a journey through the history of the "Golden Age" of magic.

He illuminates the groundbreaking inventions, backstage intrigues, stunning stage presences, espionage, and fierce competition among the world's top magicians.

He reveals the secrets and controversies behind tricks that left a mark: the "Pepper's Ghost" and the "Sphinx" of Colonel Joseph Stoddard, the "Levitation of Princess Karnak" by Harry Kellar, and the "Disappearing Donkey" by Charles Morritt.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

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Author
Jim Steinmeyer
Publisher
Kedros
Original Title
Hiding the Elephant
Translation
Vasilis Athanasiadis
Theme
Occultism & Magic
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
461
Language
Greek
Release Date
5/2009
Publication Date
2009
Dimensions
15x22 cm
Pocket Size
No
ISBN-13
9789600439090

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (1)

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  2. 4 stars
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  • It is one of the few books written in Greek that talks about the art and history of magic and sleight of hand. The author is well-known and famous in the field with a great bibliography. The only negative thing is that it is a bit expensive...

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  • It is one of the few books written in Greek that talks about the art and history of magic and sleight of hand. The author is well-known and famous in the field with a great bibliography. The only negative thing is that it is a bit expensive...

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