Perspectives on Magic: Scientific Views of Theatrical Magic
Peter Prevos |
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This book explores some of the answers to the questions that scholars from different fields of science have asked about the performances of magicians.
Perspectives on Magic is a book about the relationship between science and magic. When watching a magician, the question that is most pressing on people's minds is "how did he do it"? This question is not the only one that the audience asks of a magic performance.
A psychologist might ask how a magician deceives the mind. Likewise, occupational therapists are interested in how performing magic tricks can help people with physical disabilities, and sociologists research the subculture of magicians.
Perspectives on Magic explores some of the answers to the questions that scholars from different fields of science have asked about the performances of magicians.
For magicians, this book provides new perspectives on their art. For people with a passive interest in magic, this book offers an insight into this quaint performance art.
Perspectives on Magic discusses the following questions:
- How can we define theatrical magic?
- How does magic relate to science?
- Is magic a performance art?
- What is it like to be a magician?
- What role did magicians play in history?
- What is the practical use of conjuring?
- What can we learn from magic tricks?
- How can a magician deceive us?
- Will magic eventually become obsolete?
- What is the science of magic?
- Bibliography of the science of magic.
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This book explores some of the answers to the questions that scholars from different fields of science have asked about the performances of magicians.
Reviews
George Parker
"The book can be compared to a museum guide. Prevos guides the reader pleasantly through many aspects of theatrical magic … The extensive bibliography alone is worth the purchase … the book provides advanced students with a starting point for further study."
Bryce Kuhlman, My Lovely Assistant
"There's another dimension of depth in this book. It's the type of depth you may get from poetry, inspirational writings and Zen koans."
Bue Nordström
"Perspectives of Magic is a book where you get more than you pay."
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