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Magic

A Beginner's Guide

Robert Ralley

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English
Oneworld Publications
12 May 2010
The mysterious art of magic has been a source of wonderment since before the time of Christ. Shape shifting between the supernatural practices of 'real' magic and demonstrations of dazzling illusion, magic has been used to conjure the evil eye, burn villages to the ground, slice women in half, and save men from being crushed to death by five tonnes of cement. Robert Ralley's history takes us deep into this magical underworld to reveal the astounding stories of some of the world's greatest magicians. From the astrology of the three wise men to Harry Houdini's escapology, and David Blain's endurance tests, Ralley illustrates the changing perceptions of magic and the dangerous balance between illusion, fraud, and devilry that still exists today.
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Imprint:   Oneworld Publications
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   213g
ISBN:   9781851687138
ISBN 10:   1851687130
Series:   Beginner's Guides
Pages:   208
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr Robert Ralley is a Research Associate at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge.

Reviews for Magic: A Beginner's Guide

A solid overview of a very complex subject, Ralley turns to history, sociology, religious studies, and anthopology to demonstrate that the various definitions and understandings of magic have always resisted easy categorization.-- Michael Ryan - Assistant Professor of History, Perdue University


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