David Copperfield's History of Magic

Written by David Copperfield, Richard Wiseman, David Britland and Homer Liwag

Narrated by David Copperfield and Feodor Chin

An illustrated, illuminating insight into the world of illusion from the world’s greatest and most successful magician, capturing its audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form’s most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfield’s secret museum.

In this personal journey through a unique performing art, David Copperfield profiles some of the world’s most groundbreaking magicians. From the sixteenth-century magistrate who wrote an early book on conjuring, to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her bare hands, David Copperfield’s History of Magic takes you on a wild journey through the remarkable feats of some of the greatest magicians in history.

The result is a sweeping tale that reveals how these astonishing performers were outsiders who used magic to escape class, challenge convention, transform popular culture, explore the innermost workings of the human mind, and inspire scientific discovery.

By the end of the book, you’ll be sure to share Copperfield’s passion for the power of magic.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Oct 26, 2021
• ISBN: 9781797131450

David Copperfield

David Copperfield has been hailed by critics as the greatest illusionist of our time. He was described by Forbes magazine as the most commercially successful magician in history. He has won twenty-one Emmy awards, was the first living illusionist to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was named a Living Legend by the United States Library of Congress.  

Reviews for David Copperfield's History of Magic

[wkalush · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a wonderful introduction to the history of magic told through the eyes and the collection of David Copperfield. No matter how much you already know about magic and history, you will learn from this book.

Highly recommended.

-Bill Kalush