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_aHopkins, Albert A. _q(Albert Allis), _d1869-1939 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMagic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-03-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé, Annika Feilbach, Ben Courtney and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography" compiled and edited by Albert A. Hopkins is a detailed exploration of magical arts and illusions written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work delves into the integration of scientific principles such as optics, mechanics, and electricity into stage magic, presenting insights into some of the most renowned conjurers and their tricks, including elaborate descriptions and explanations of various illusions. The opening of this work sets the stage by outlining the unique niche it fills in the literature of magic, as it attempts to demystify stage illusions through scientific explanations. It highlights the significance of magic as an art form rooted in ancient practices and discusses notable figures in the field, explaining how their tricks are often based on ingenious mechanical and optical principles. Overall, the beginning serves as a promise of an entertaining and educational journey into the world of magic, including historical perspectives, specific techniques, and the harmonious blend of artistry and science in theatrical performances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMagic tricks | ||
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_aEvans, Henry Ridgely, _d1861-1949 |
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