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Stage illusions, special effects & trick photography. This book is one of the great magic classics. Explanations of classic stage illusions, conjurers' tricks, ancient magic, stage scenery effects, automata, curious toys & photographic diversions. Many can be recreated by the reader; the more elaborate effects make great historical reading. Find behind-the-scenes information on illusions performed by such great magicians as Robert Houdin, Bautier de Kolta, Heller, Herrmann, Maskelyne & Kellar. Discover how jugglers, acrobats, fire eaters, sword swallowers, ventriloquists & mentalists achieve their effects. Also includes more ancient magic techniques for producing stage effects such as sunrise, stars, wind, thunder, lightning, snow & more; principles behind trick photographic effects, plus much, much more. Reprint of the famous 1898 book. 446 illus, a HUGE 556 pgs!