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Unveiling the Art of Magic Through the Ages

Performing Magic on the Western Stage: From the Eighteenth Century to the Present delves into the captivating world of magic, not merely as a form of entertainment but as a profound social and cultural phenomenon. This comprehensive exploration connects the realm of magic with pivotal areas such as religion, finance, gender, and nationality, offering a unique perspective on how magic has shaped and been shaped by society.

Highlights of the Book

• Life magic and staged magic: a hidden intertwining / Lawrence Hass
• The family romance of modern magic: contesting Robert-Houdin’s cultural legacy in contemporary France / Graham M. Jones
• Magicians and the magic of Hollywood cinema during the 1920s / Matthew Solomon
• The body immaterial: magicians’ assistants and the performance of labor / Francesca Coppa
• Conjuring capital: magic and finance from eighteenth-century London to the new Las Vegas / James Peck
• The sacred and the sleight of hand in American Indian gaming / Mary Lawlor
• Outdoing Ching Ling Foo / Christopher Stahl
• Intersecting illusions: performing magic, disability, and gender / Karen Dearborn
• Through a glass darkly: magic and religion in Western thought and practice / Susan L. Schwartz
• Illusions about illusions / Robert E. Neale

This book is essential for anyone interested in the art of magic and its broader implications on culture and society. It provides insightful analyses and detailed accounts of influential magicians from Robert-Houdin to contemporary icons like Penn & Teller.