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The Secret History of Magic

The True Story of the Deceptive Art

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The Secret History of Magic

De: Peter Lamont, Jim Steinmeyer
Narrado por: Rory Barnett
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If you read a standard history of magic, you learn that it begins in ancient Egypt with the resurrection of a goose in front of the Pharaoh. You discover how magicians were tortured and killed during the age of witchcraft. You are told how conjuring tricks were used to quell rebellious colonial natives. The history of magic is full of such stories, which turn out not to be true. Behind the smoke and mirrors, however, lies the real story of magic.

It is a history of people from humble roots, who made and lost fortunes, and who deceived kings and queens. In order to survive, they concealed many secrets, yet they revealed some, and they stole others. They engaged in deception, exposure, and betrayal, in a quest to make the impossible happen. They managed to survive in a world in which a series of technological wonders appeared, which previous generations would have considered magical. Even today, when we now take the most sophisticated technology for granted, we can still be astonished by tricks that were performed hundreds of years ago.

The Secret History of Magic reveals how this was done. It is about why magic matters in a world that no longer seems to have a place for it, but which desperately needs a sense of wonder.

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Good in depth history of magic and the magicians that make up this world.
Can be a bit text book at times,
Narrator and their reading was quite good.

The parallel between magic and the way we view and experience our daily lives

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Great scholarly work, clearly a huge amount of research and thought went into it. While there were a few slightly dry sections, I was totally sucked in for much of the book. They interrogate a lot of the ‘myths’ from magic history, and do an incredible job with historical framing. They have some really interesting and useful things to say about the ‘philosophy’ of magic as well— what it means, what it could mean, and what the stakes are. I came away with a(n even greater) respect for the craft, and am excited about learning more and supporting contemporary magicians.

Really fascinating history, well-researched

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This is a well-researched and engaging book. I found that it successfully digs deep and in contrast simply hints at some of hidden stories within magic and its remarkable individuals. It offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of this enchanting art form.

Casting a Spell of Intrigue: Uncovering the Hidden History of Magic

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A very good history of magic. It is a bit bias towards magicians but that doesn't get in the way. As noted by the author, a lot of focus is on European magicians. Excellent job addressing some of the myths.

Anyone interested in or casually interested in magic should get this audiobook.

Interested Lesson in the History of Magic

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I enjoyed this very much and I have a lot of respect for the authors’ willingness, as magic historians, to take some of the blame for the very misconceptions that they are here dispelling. Highly recommended.

A very interesting listen

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The Secret History of Magic tells almost nothing at all about the magic techniques of magicians. It does though tell the individual histories of various famous magician's trials and tribulations. From Biblical times to the late twentieth century. Put in other words, the book does not tell the story of quick hands, but rather long struggles to succeed in the magic profession. That it does rather well. The story will not shake you to the core but rather entertain you for a few hours of interesting individual conjurers' struggles to make it in show business.

No Magic Just Magic History Here

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If you are a magician, its worthwhile listening.
Robert Houdin gets a litany of coverage.

Get used to hearing Rubber Oodan!

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Repetitive, disjointed and boring. I really wanted to like this book, it was just painful to read.

Snoozefest

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