A Visual History of Theatrical Levitation

From the early 19th century to the present, magicians have devised ingenious methods to defy gravity on stage. Intrigued by this graceful form of illusion, David Haversat has assembled a sumptuous visual record of its evolution.

Michael Claxton
A Visual History of Theatrical Levitation

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about the author
Michael Claxton
An English Professor Harding University, Michael's passion is collecting and writing about magic. For 40 years, he's written numerous articles for magic periodicals and has also published 2 books.
Searcy, Arkansas
Book ReviewReviewsApril 2025