Conjuring[a] is an illustrated book about conjuring, or magic, by James "The Amazing" Randi, who himself was a magician and escape artist. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and experience in the field, Randi offers a series of brief biographies of a variety of noteworthy magicians and their unique styles, including Harry Houdini, Chung Ling Soo, Harry Blackstone Sr., Harry Blackstone Jr., Howard Thurston, and many others. He also provides an overview of several genres of magic such as stage magic, escapology, and mentalism, and of specific tricks such as the bullet catch. Reviews of the book were mainly positive.
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| Author | James Randi |
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| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
Publication date | 1992 |
| Publication place | United States of America |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 314 |
| ISBN | 0-312-08634-2 |
| OCLC | 26162991 |
| 793.8 | |
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