Reveals the secrets of over 120 magic tricks & how to perform them. Includes am illustrated history of magic & magicians, from the origins of the art in Egypt through the 19th & 20th centuries to the magic of today, featuring Siegfried & Roy, David Copperfield, & David Blaine. Over 1000 color photographs showing both the audience\’s & performer\’s perspectives. Includes magic with cards, matches,rope, silk, thimbles and money.