Early History of Magic, Trickery and Illusion

Who can't remember the first time they felt that special feeling, a feeling of wonder and enchantment when you saw your first magic performance. Whether it was Grandpa pulling a quarter from behind your ear or an illusionist making a beautiful lady float in mid-air around stage, the experience is unforgettable. That feeling, that wonder is the true magic. It can inspire...motivate...or simply leave us in awe pondering the eternal question, "How'd he …

…knives, and paper and the explanation of "The Decapitation of John Baptist". The Discoverie of Witchcraft by Reginald Scot was the first magic book ever published in the English language. To this day, it still sells copies. Resources Christopher, Milbourne and Maurine. The Illustrated History of Magic. Heinemann. Portsmouth, NH. © 1996. Fajuri, Gabe. Ancient Deceptions: The First Magic Trick. http://www.uelectric.com/pastimes/cupsandballs.htm Scot, Reginald. The Discoverie of Witchcraft. Dover Publications. New York. © 1972.