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Magic Show

This illustrated volume explores how artists use the tactics of theatrical magic to investigate suggestion and belief. It includes essays on the cultural history of magic, profiles of twenty-four artists, and a selection of props and archival ephemera.

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Accession Number: 7893

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Art/Arts Contemporary Art/Art, Modern -- 21st century Magic/Occultism/Religions Illusion (Philosophy)/Knowledge, Theory of/Philosophy Perception/Cognition/Psychology Truth/Belief and doubt/Knowledge, Theory of/Philosophy

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