Saving Magic: David Price & The Making of Egyptian Hall

This “expert” biography assumes that the pillars of 20th-century stage magic are known to you: Kellar, Thurston, Blackstone, Dante. But it tells the story of 20th-century magic from the less famous side—the Great Depression, World War II, live performance giving way to film and television.

James Alan
Saving Magic: David Price & The Making of Egyptian Hall

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James Alan
James Alan is a busy professional magician, specializing in sleight of hand, and performing "Magic for Grownups." Despite a busy schedule, he still finds time to read plenty of magic books.
Toronto, Canada
Book ReviewReviewsMay 2025