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First published in 1976. This title brings the Victorian era to life with stories of its spectacular leading magicians, conjurers, illusionists, escapologists, scientific experimenters and tricksters. Geoffrey Lamb describes the kind of people they were and the kind of things they did, whilst keeping intact the mystery surrounding their feats. This skilful reconstruction of this branch of nineteenth-century entertainment gives us a fascinating insight into Victorians and how they liked to be amused. This title will be of interest to students of history.

Preface;
1. The Wizard of the North
2. The Travelling Showman
3. Magic
with a Foreign Accent
4. The Ghost of Regent Street
5. The Men in the Cabinet
6. Egypt in Piccadilly
7. Englands Home of Mystery
8. Another Man Cut Up
Tonight!;
9. The Queen was Amused
10. Heads and Hartz
11. Society
Entertainers; Bibliography; Index
Geoffrey Lamb