Victorian Magic

Nonfiction, History
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Author: Geoffrey Lamb ISBN: 9781317273233
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 1, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Geoffrey Lamb
ISBN: 9781317273233
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 1, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

First published in 1976. This title brings the Victorian era to life with stories of its spectacular leading magicians, conjurers, illusionists, escapologists, scientific experimenters and tricksters. Geoffrey Lamb describes the kind of people they were and the kind of things they did, whilst keeping intact the mystery surrounding their feats. This skilful reconstruction of this branch of nineteenth-century entertainment gives us a fascinating insight into Victorians and how they liked to be amused. This title will be of interest to students of history.

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First published in 1976. This title brings the Victorian era to life with stories of its spectacular leading magicians, conjurers, illusionists, escapologists, scientific experimenters and tricksters. Geoffrey Lamb describes the kind of people they were and the kind of things they did, whilst keeping intact the mystery surrounding their feats. This skilful reconstruction of this branch of nineteenth-century entertainment gives us a fascinating insight into Victorians and how they liked to be amused. This title will be of interest to students of history.

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