This is the first full-length history of magic ever written. The author was a professional journalist. Among the many magicians and magical effects covered are: Alexander, Anderson, Automaton Chess Player, Maskelynes, Bacon, Bull, Beaumont, Blitz, Bosco, Cagliostro, Conjuring of the 16th and 17th Century, Davenport, Fawkes, Ghost Illusion, Goldfish Trick, Houdin, Herrmann, Merlin, Nicolai, Scott, and more and more. The large book contains 17 chapters and over 360 pages. Magicians from the biblical times until the author's era are covered in great detail. It provides an enthralling and authoritative history of magic and magicians. Hardbound.