Maghi meravigliosi

No self-respecting magician will ever reveal his secrets, but this spectacular book will allow you to discover several tricks of the trade… Experience the thrill of swallowing a sword, be enchanted by the mystery of the disappearing duck, tremble at the sight of the princess cut in half!

The book details the lives, costumes, sets and performances of eight great magicians from the golden age of stage magic, while also offering curious background on the role of the assistant magician, the origins of illusionism and major special effects.

With original graphics and rich, colorful illustrations, even flipping through the book becomes a magical experience-a must-have manual for any little aspiring magician.

TEXTS AND ILLUSTRATIONSBY
LydiaCorry – A British illustrator based in Brighton, she graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2009. Her illustrations, always rich and dynamic, are all hand-painted with a mixture of watercolor, ink and gouache.