Perspectives on Magic

Magic Perspectives 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:

1. How can we define theatrical magic?
2. How does magic relate to science?
3. Is magic a performance art?
4. What is it like to be a magician?
5. What role did magicians play in history?
6. What is the practical use of conjuring?
7. What can we learn from magic tricks?
8. How can a magician deceive us?
9. Will magic eventually become obsolete?
10. What is the science of magic?
11. Bibliography of the science of magic.