Magic: 1400s -1950s

If you are here and looking at this review then you probably don't need me to tell you too much more about the book and why you should buy it. If you're interested in the history of magic and want something of real quality, then at this price, there really is no choice, you should definitely get it....But a couple of things for me that bring it down to a four star. Primarily, as a number of people have mentioned, the book is in 3 languages. It doesn't detract from the overall appeal, but there is no getting away from the fact that two thirds of the book are completely unreadable to me. You could argue that in this day and age with our country embracing the EU I should get off my preverbially and learn a new language - but at my age that seems like an awful lot of work just to read a book:-)One other point was that I had to return my first book. The binding was coming away down the spine and it felt as if it could easily start to lose some pages - if I'm honest the replacement isn't 100%, but that's probably just me nit-picking. The returns service from Amazon was excellent (and simple).

I chose this book for the time period and was very surprised when it arrived - it's huge and really heavy, too big to fit in any bookcase I have, and I have many bookcases. The only way to read this is to use a table or a desk and that is annoying. I probably should have looked at the dimensions before I bought it, but it didn't even occur to me. One of the reasons is that each chapter is in 3 languages, English, German and French. Having said all that it is beautifully illustrated and is great value for money. Each chapter is written by someone who is clearly an expert in their chosen period and I learned a lot from it. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the subject, just find a very large bookcase to keep it in!

The package was very poor.The book has its own book case made of hard carton.That was the protection. They throw the book in a box with some space inside.When i received i thought that the book will be destroyed. Thanks God the books case made its job and it was intact!As for the book...its a pieace of wonder! Very Vivid pictures! Its a trip through Magic Time!

Amazing value! This is a REALLY big book. You will need a table to put it on, you won't be able to leaf through it on the bus. It is packed full of prints of the most spectacular old poster artwork. If you are into magic, steam-punk, cabaret, old theatre or strange phenomena then you will find a wealth of inspiration in here. You can pore over it for hours.

Its a massive book, it looks so impressive I might have so give it to myself for Christmas. I haven't opened the wrapper on it yet.It is probably the largest single book I have ever bought.

Marvellously fascinating book, with gorgeous prints and a thorough historical timeline in the history of magic. A big book that delivers- if it's of any interest buy it!!! And a bigger coffee table to put it on too 🤓

If you are at all interested in magic, and certainly if you are a magician, then this is an absolute must have. Really it's as simple as that.

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