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David Copperfield's History of Magic

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I absolutely loved this book! I found it hard to put down. I highly recommend reading it! You won’t be disappointed.

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☆☆☆☆ /5

Un très beau livre qui nous documente sur cet art incroyable qu'est la magie.
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Dans ce voyage intime à travers un art du spectacle unique et remarquable, David Copperfield dresse le portrait de vingt-huit des magiciens les plus révolutionnaires au monde. Du magistrat du XVIe siècle qui a écrit le premier livre sur la conjuration aux années folles et à l'homme qui a trompé Houdini, à la femme qui a lévité, disparu et attrapé des balles dans les dents, l'Histoire de la magie de David Copperfield vous emmène dans un voyage sauvage à travers les exploits remarquables des plus grands magiciens de l'histoire.
Ces magiciens étaient tous des étrangers à leur manière, beaucoup d'entre eux déterminés à utiliser la magie pour échapper aux restrictions de classe et de convention. Mais ils ont tous transformé la culture populaire, adapté au changement social, découvert le fonctionnement interne de l'esprit humain, adopté les dernières découvertes technologiques et scientifiques et porté l'art de la magie à des sommets sans précédent.
Les histoires incroyables sont complétées par plus de 100 photographies inédites d'artefacts du musée exclusif de la magie de Copperfield, y compris un manuel du XVIe siècle sur les tours de passe-passe, les camisoles de force, les menottes et la chambre de torture de Houdini, le célèbre sciage en demi-appareil, le turban high-tech d'Alexander qui lui a permis de lire dans les pensées des gens, et même des pièces de monnaie qui ont pu comme par magie passer entre les mains d'Abraham Lincoln.
À la fin du livre, vous serez sûr de partager la passion de Copperfield pour le pouvoir de la magie.
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J'ai trouvé cet ouvrage plutôt intéressant car il se présente comme un essai sur la magie. À travers différentes figures de magiciens, leurs histoires et quelques photographies, ce livre offre au lecteur un savoir sur la magie, sans censure.
Pas de tour de passe-passe, la manière dont est construit l'ouvrage nous plonge dans une ambiance féerique... magique. Les informations sont distillées au fil des pages et la mise en page est aérée, ce qui diminue l'impression de bourrage de crâne. On apprend des choses de façon ludique et légère.
J'ai beaucoup apprécié découvrir la passion de l'auteur pour la magie. Même si ce n'est pas une intrigue à lire, c'est un beau livre à feuilleter.

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ENGLISH REVIEW

A very beautiful book that documents us on this incredible art that is magic.
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I found this book rather interesting because it presents itself as an essay on magic. Through different figures of magicians, their stories and some photographs, this book offers the reader knowledge about magic, without censorship.
No sleight of hand, the way in which the work is built plunges us into a magical... magical atmosphere. The information is distilled over the pages and the layout is airy, which reduces the impression of brainwashing. We learn things in a fun and light way.
I really enjoyed discovering the author's passion for magic. Even if it's not a plot to read, it's a beautiful book to leaf through.

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This book is a journey through magical history. Each chapter features one of twenty-eight magicians over the last few centuries who contributed to the history of magic. These magicians used the latest technology to create their illusions, and many of these illusions are still performed today.

Many of the props used in these historical performances are kept in David Copperfield’s history of magic museum. It sounds like a fascinating place to visit. There are props and costumes from the last two hundred years in the museum. Some of the tricks are still a mystery today because the magician’s secret was never revealed.

One thing I found fascinating about this book is that many of the illusions created at least a century ago are still used today. The illusion of sawing someone in half was created in the early 1900s, and it is still a popular performance today. David Copperfield took these illusions to another level by performing them on himself rather than an assistant. It’s amazing how even with our advances in technology, these illusions are still captivating audiences today.

David Copperfield’s History of Magic is a fascinating and entertaining book!

Thank you Simon and Schuster Canada for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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A great coffee table book and a perfect gift for anyone who is a fan of David Copperfield or of Magic in general. I know there is an audiobook, but I think this is one best read physically. I loved all of the photos that were included throughout. A nice book to flip through and read a little bit at a time!

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For any lover of magic, this book will be a great addition to the book shelf. of any magician or history buff. In depth explanations on where individual magic tricks came from and the history behind them . Super interesting. A topic with such mystery behind it.

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