The Great Illusionists (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | Derek Tait | knygos.lt

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Houdini and beyond: a historic magical mystery tour of the great showmen who inspired the likes of David Blaine, Penn & Teller, and Siegfried & Roy.

Today, Harry Houdini stands as the most famous illusionist and escape artist in history. But from the late nineteenth century to early twentieth century, magicians and escapologists who inspired--and were inspired by--Houdini packed vaudeville houses and local theaters across the globe. The Great Illusionists reveals the careers, lives, and sometimes shocking on-stage deaths of the greatest showmen to ever wow the world.

In addition to the astounding accomplishments of Houdini, marvel at the feats of Jean-Eug�ne Robert-Houdin, the "Father of Modern Conjuring"; the Davenport Brothers, music hall mediums and devotees of the Spiritualist movement; the "Dean of American Magicians" Harry Kellar; master illusionists, the Great Raymond, David Devant, the Great Lafayette, and Chung Ling Soo; the novelty performances of The Human Fly and Datas, "The Living Encyclopedia"; and many more.

From vanishing acts and public seances to harrowing bullet-tricks and psychic wizardry, The Great Illusionists brings to life a unique history of entertainment.