Lamb, Geoffrey
Victorian Magic (Routledge Library Editions: The Victorian World)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781138193772
- author:
- Lamb, Geoffrey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the fascinating world of Victorian magic with Geoffrey Lamb's engaging exploration of 19th-century entertainment. This title brings to life the stories of magicians, conjurers, illusionists, escapologists, scientific experimenters and tricksters who captivated audiences during this era.
Through his skilful reconstruction of this branch of entertainment, Lamb sheds light on the people behind the magic and the ways in which they amused themselves. a worthwhile read for students of history, this book offers a captivating insight into Victorian culture and how it liked to be entertained.
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