Conjuring by James Randi - First Edition December 1992

This is Dr. Jeffrey Pearson's Private Estate item in Like New Condition. First Edition December 1992 Conjuring is an illustrated book by James Randi. Randi gives a detailed history of conjuring, more commonly known as magic, said to be the world’s second oldest profession. It includes detailed portraits of conjurors, including: Harry Blackstone, Sr., Harry Blackstone, Jr., Harry Houdini and his entourage, Howard Thurston, Robert Heller, Joe Berg, and others. Randi explains the history of famous magic tricks like the Rabbit from a hat, Bullet catch, and the Indian rope trick. Contents: ix An Apologyxi Introduction 1 1 In the Beginning . . .10 2 A Rabbit from a Hat & The Fabulous Indian Rope Trick17 3 Conjuring in Early Europe28 4 The American Philadelphia, Professor Pinetti, & L’Escamoteur Philippe37 5 Anderson, Wonderful Wizard of the North46 6 Robert-Houdin, the Innovator52 7 Conjuring in the New World: The Brothers Davenport &. Their Spirit Cabinet57 8 Melies the Moviem