Heroes of Magic

Acclaimed television producer and author John Fisher has assembled an unparalleled cast in the pages of Heroes of Magic. Combining firsthand experience and behind-the-scenes stories with deep historical understanding, each profile captures the essence of its subject. Weaving together life stories, anecdotes, and historical accomplishments, these pages contain rich and personal profiles of lives often shrouded in secrecy.

Here, both struggles and triumphs are all on exhibit. From the kindhearted conjuring of David Devant to the thought-thievery of Maurice Fogel; from the laugh-provoking trickery of Tommy Cooper and Jay Marshall to the adroit sleight-of-hand of Ricky Jay and Cardini; from the grand illusions of Richiardi and Robert Harbin to the elegant sorcery of Fred Kaps and Rene Lavand, these magicians attained a status of something much more than mere entertainers.

Each one created miracles that persist, and personas that inspire the imagination, one generation after another. Through the pages of Heroes of Magic, and the insider's view they provide, now you can understand what made that possible.

448 oversize pages in deluxe cloth bound hardcover with dust-jacket, illustrated with hundreds of photographs.

With an introduction by Joel Hodgson, creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and an afterword by noted theatrical illusion designer Paul Kieve.

The book features profiles of:

David Devant

Harry Woodley

Cardini

Slydini

Robert Harbin

Maurice Fogel

John Calvert

Al Koran

Jay Marshall

David Nixon

Chan Canasta

Tommy Cooper

Borra

Billy McComb

Paul Potassy

Richiardi Jr.

Fred Kaps

Channing Pollock

Hans Moretti

Rene Lavand

Harry Blackstone Jr.

Paul Daniels

Siegfried & Roy

Ricky Jay

Arturo Brachetti