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The Old and The New Magic
The Old and the New Magic by Henry Ridgely Evans: An enlightening exploration of the history and practice of magic, both ancient and modern. Henry Ridgely Evans delves into the world of illusions, conjuring tricks, and the art of prestidigitation, offering readers a glimpse into the mysterious realm of magicians and their secrets. With a blend of historical anecdotes and practical insights, this book is a fascinating journey through the ages of magic and its enduring allure. Key Aspects of the Book "The Old and the New Magic": Historical Overview: Evans' book provides a historical account of the art of magic and its evolution over time. Magical Techniques: The book includes practical insight...
The Dorsey Family
The work at hand is the only comprehensive history of Anson County, spanning over 225 years of the county's growth from a vast wilderness to a thriving industrial and agricultural community. The first third of the volume traces politics in the county. The middle portion covers Anson's social history, including education, religion, agriculture and industry, social and cultural life, etc. The final third of the book provides biographical sketches of scores of Anson "Men and Women of Note" and a number of source record collections of great import to genealogists.
Magic And Its Professors
Henry Ridgely Evans's Magic and Its Professors is a fascinating exploration of the history of magic and illusions. Drawing on his extensive research into the lives and work of the leading magicians of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Evans provides insights into the art and science of magic that are as entertaining as they are informative. Whether you're an amateur magician or simply interested in the history of this fascinating field, this book is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Chasing Ghosts
“A fantastic book.”—Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America—from haunted sites and famous ghosts to the paranormal investigations of The Conjuring’s real-life Ed and Lorraine Warren. Ghosts are everywhere—whether you believe in them or not. Every town has its local legends, and countless books, movies, and TV shows are haunted by their presence. But our obsession with ghosts runs deeper than we know—and is embedded in the very fabric of American history. Writer and historian Marc Hartzman dons the mantle of tour guide, taking readers on a fascinating journey through supernatural history, including: • The...
Victorian Magic
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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