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Management number 219236337 Release Date 2026/05/03 List Price $15.20 Model Number 219236337
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Dive into the magical realm of creativity, wonder, and ingenuity with THE MECHANICS OF MARVELS. This fascinating book, featuring an introduction by Jim Steinmeyer, reveals the clever mechanisms and imaginative genius behind the patents of some of history's most remarkable illusions and tricks. It lists over 500 patents. Discover the methods in which the great magic inventors merged creativity with technical skill to captivate their audiences. This book showcases complete drawings and descriptions for 100 patents, covering a wide array of topics from stage illusions to close-up magic. Notable contributors like Thurston, Goldin, Houdini, Merv Taylor, John Petrie, and many others are included in this extensive volume.Perfect for magicians, conjuring enthusiasts, inventors, and curious minds alike, this book provides a rare glimpse into the blueprints of wonder. With detailed illustrations and fascinating commentary, it reveals how performers pushed the boundaries of possibility, one patent at a time. Whether you’re a magician, inventor, an innovation enthusiast, or a lover of the extraordinary, this book is your backstage pass to the marvels of magical ingenuity. Read more

ISBN13 979-8307939109
Language English
Publisher Independently published
Dimensions 8.5 x 1.08 x 11 inches
Item Weight 2.43 pounds
Print length 478 pages
Publication date February 3, 2025

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