Description
Book SynopsisLydia Corry is a British illustrator based in Brighton who graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2009. Her dynamic and rich illustrations are all painted by hand in a mixture of watercolour, ink and gouache. She is the illustrator of
Eight Princesses and the Magic Mirror (Zephyr) by Natasha Farrant.
Trade Review'A survey of the great conjurors from the golden age of stage magic, Corry’s book details their lives and their most celebrated tricks - without, of course, giving away any trade secrets - and would make a terrific primer for any youngster thinking about becoming an illusionist' - Financial Times
'Looks incredible' - @ReadItDaddy
'Who doesn’t love a bit of magic?' - @thelittlebookshopleedskids
'A stunning cover and pages to pore over' - Eleonore Crompton, Contributing Editor, Junior
'A beautifully presented book that lives up to the amazing magicians inside' - Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior
Table of ContentsThe Art of Illusion • It's Show Time! • Automatons • The Chess Player • Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin • Richard Potter • Harry Kellar • Long Tack Sam • A Magician's Toolbox • Adelaide Hermann • Harry Houdini • Howard Thurston • More Marvellous Magicians • Dante • The Art of the Magician's Assistant • Guarding Magical Secrets • Magic Today • Becoming a Magician • The Eight Effects of Magic
