Traces the story of dancer-turned-magician's assistant Adelaide Herrmann, placing her achievements against a backdrop of period conventions about women in the arts and her determination to continue her work after the death of her husband.

"Magic is a word we use to describe something amazing, awe-inspiring, or spectaular. Truly great magic makes us believe in things we know can't be real. In the hands of the greatest magicians, even a simple card trick can become truly wondrous. Now, in this nonfiction narrative of magic through the ages, HP Newquist explains how the world's most famous tricks were created. From the oracles of ancient Egypt and the wizards of medieval Europe on to...

Este libro desvela los secretos del misterioso mundo de la magia. Magia para niños desmitifica lo mítico, explica lo inexplicable y es la guía perfecta para los aprendices de mago. Adéntrate en la historia de la magia, descubre los secretos de los grandes magos y aprende a dominar unos trucos fascinantes que dejarán a tus amigos alucinados.