PRE OWNED
Author/Editor: Nevil Maskeleyne, David Devant
Date: 1911 First Edition
Condition: Very Good
First edition. Our Magic: The Art in Magic, The Theory of Magic, The Practice of Magic. Orange cloth with gilt and colour stamping. With two portraits and 86 figures (mainly photographic reproductions, including many charming images of David Devant). Photographic frontispiece with tissue guard. Tissue missing small corner piece. Corners rubbed, some wear, else very good. Typical toning and wear for a book of this age. Binding intact and noted one loose page.
Our Magic was a book written by Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant with the intent to change the perception of art of magic.
From the Preface:
One notable feature of this work, which should, we believe, serve to prove the faith that is in us, consists in our unhesitating disclosure of original devices, and the modus opuandi of original experiments in magic. So far from feeling any reluctance towards letting the general public into the secrets of our procedure, we are most anxious to educate the public in such matters, in order that a proper understanding of our art may be disseminated among its votaries and patrons. The point is this. Tricks and dodges are of comparatively small importance in the art of magic. At the utmost, they display inventive ability, but nothing more. The effect-and the effect alone-produced by the use of such inventions, is the consideration of real importance.
The book was not particularly successful with the general public, but did go on to become a revered textbook by many magicians. It was rated one of the “Ten basic books for a working library of conjuring” by H. Adrian Smith.
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