{"product_id":"magic-scientific-diversions-stage-illusions-complied-by-albert-hopkins-1977-arno-press-estate","title":"Magic Scientific Diversions \u0026 Stage Illusions complied by Albert Hopkins 1977 Arno Press ESTATE","description":"\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very Good to Like New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into the golden age of grand illusions, stagecraft, and scientific marvels with Magic: Stage Illusions, Special Effects and Scientific Diversions, compiled and edited by Albert A. Hopkins. Originally published in 1897 by Munn \u0026amp; Co., this landmark work remains one of the most comprehensive historical surveys of 19th-century illusion engineering ever produced. Featuring over 400 detailed woodcuts and technical engravings, the volume systematically reveals the secret mechanisms behind iconic stage illusions, automaton figures, ghost show optics, mentalism gimmicks, shadowgraphy, and early trick photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specific copy is the sought-after 1977 hardcover edition published by Arno Press (a New York Times company), renowned for its sturdy library-quality binding and high-fidelity reproduction of the original Victorian engravings. Highly prized by illusion builders, theatrical set designers, magic historians, and vintage book collectors, this expansive volume serves as both an authoritative technical reference for stagecraft mechanics and a stunning centerpiece for any magic library or historical collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991834525755,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/0410EC1B-FF6E-47B1-B896-A94475725971.jpg?v=1786914547","url":"https:\/\/hillcountrymagic.com\/products\/magic-scientific-diversions-stage-illusions-complied-by-albert-hopkins-1977-arno-press-estate","provider":"hillcountrymagic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}