Conjuring – James Randi

Conjuring–more commonly known as magic–is said to be the world’s second oldest profession. This sumptuously illustrated volume tells the story of magic and its bizarre history through portraits of the conjurers themselves, including the Blackstones, Houdini and his entourage, Thurston, the King of Cards, and others. Illustrations. ” The brilliant and amazing James Randi has created the definitive story of Conjuring. I recommend it to magicians and non-magicians alike.” – Harry Blackstone Jr. “Randi has a kind of insider’s knowledge of magic that few historians can match.” – Penn & Teller Hardbound, 314 pages