Win possibly the greatest Magic Book ever
Nov 20, 2009 Art, Image based, Special Offers, Specialist Subjects
Combining sensational images with incisive text, Magic explores the evolution of the magician’s craft, from medieval street performers to the brilliant stage magicians who gave rise to cinematic special effects; from the 19th century’s Golden Age of Magic to groundbreaking daredevils like Houdini and the early 20th century’s vaudevillians.
This book is a stunning publication. I will admit, first thoughts were that was a specialist release, however attempting to put the book down is very hard. Well actually it is very easy, its weighty feel is something to behold at a good 10lbs. And yet I must have spent at least 30 minutes turning pages and reading snippets before I realised the time.
Further more we’re giving away a copy of this book and not just any copy. We have managed to secure copies signed by one of the great illusionists of all time, Derren Brown. He is not featured in this book, its time period only stretches from 1400-1950, but many who have influenced him are.
To win a fantastic copy just visit the TASCHEN site here and select the LEAF THROUGH option on the right. Leaf through the MAGIC book until you find a bottle of Ether. Tell us exactly where you found it, along with the reason why you’re into books or magic (your choice but must be in less than 100 words) and email us here.
The winner picked out of a hat will be announced on the 1 December via the blog.
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November 21st, 2009 at 2:33 pm
This book looks great
November 21st, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Just emailed in my answer, the book looks like a good long read.
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:49 am
Looks like an essential book for any magic book collection.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
If Derren Brown likes this book, it’s gotta be good!
November 26th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Looks great, I love a good book that you cant put down.
November 26th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Derren helped me pass my GCSES 2nd time with his book. I wonder what this one could do for me ?
November 26th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Amazing book, I want it!!!
November 26th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Seems a shame to put great thought into you hundred words only for a winner to be plucked randomly from a hat.
November 26th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Magic fascinates millions and having a book like that is piece of fascination in your knowledge as well as in a good collection when i see this way autographed by Darren Brown makes it priceless i want a sign copy
November 26th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I need this book
Magic is my glorified hobby.
November 26th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Tjhere is a strange painting of a guy on a certain page that looks alot like our very own Derren Brown…is it me or do others see it too ha ha ha….take away the certain goatee and it’s a ringer for Derren.
November 28th, 2009 at 1:11 am
Looks like an essential book for any book collection to me.
November 28th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
looks like a magical read, pity local library doesnt have it. Would love to see the old tricks of the trade, not many books have that hypnotic feel but i bet this one cant be put down.
November 29th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Entered! Looks amazing!
November 30th, 2009 at 10:20 am
I entered last week, my fingers and toes are crossed
November 30th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
I never found the bottle of ether:-(((
November 30th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
What an absolutely amazing book. This comes highly recommended to us from a magical friend.
My son is desperate for this book!
November 30th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
I am Wiccan, this book will help me study as I never stop learning about the Craft. It looks fascinating and I would dearly love to add it to my growing collection. Blessed be.
December 1st, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Does anyone know what time the winner will be chosen?
December 1st, 2009 at 4:49 pm
No idea, will it be on Derrens Blog?
December 1st, 2009 at 5:47 pm
+100
December 1st, 2009 at 10:16 pm
ah, Man I was totally wrong for the bottle of Ether but i’m totally going to keep checking this site out. Thanks Derren Brown.