A history of the art of conjuring / Kurt Volkmann ; translated by Lori Pieper and Maxwell Pritchard ; edited by Maxwell Pritchard.

"Geschichte der Zauberkunst" originally serialized in Magie, journal of Der Magische Zirkel von Deutschland, 1939-1961". -- Verso de la portada.

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Volume One: Kurt Volkmann: solicitor, soldier, scholar / Richard Hatch -- Foreword / Edwin A. Dawes -- Introduction: The natural art of conjuring and supernatural magic ; Chapter One: Antiquity ; Chapter Two: The Middle Ages ; Chapter Three: The Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries ; Chapter Four: The Eighteenth Century ;
Chapter Five: The Romantic Era ; Chapter Six: Developers and Developments: Bartolomeo Bosco, Ludwig Döbler, Philippe, Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, John Henry Anderson, Compars Herrmann, Wiljalba Frikell, Alexander Heimbürger, Samuel Bellachini, John Nevil Maskelyne, Buatier de Kolta ; Endnotes -- Volume Two: Chapter Seven: Imitators and innovators: France, England, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Itayly, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Russia, Greece, Yugoslavia, Egypt, Poland, Romania and Persia ; Endnotes.

"Kurt Volkmann’s “A History of the Art of Conjuring” is a two-volume masterpiece that offers an extensive exploration of the world of magic, spanning centuries and continents. The first volume delves deep into the fascinating history of performance magic, from its roots in antiquity to the dazzling feats of modern European stage conjurers. Volkmann’s eloquent prose serves as a guide, leading readers through a treasure trove of manuscripts, books, newspapers, and artworks, all written in over a dozen languages. Through this lens, Volkmann provides readers with an insightful journey into the evolution of magic and its profound impact on both magicians and their mesmerized audiences. In the second volume of this extraordinary work, Volkmann narrows his focus to individual countries, uncovering the hidden gems of magic history associated with each one. Familiar names and stories from Europe and beyond are revisited, but Volkmann’s keen analytical skills also shine a spotlight on lesser-known practitioners, shedding light on their repertoires and motivations. This meticulous exploration of magic’s cultural diversity and evolution across different regions makes Volume Two an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the global history of conjuring". (Página web del editor)