| Grand
Illusions: |
“For the ancient Egyptians, magic held an importance
akin to the highest philosophy.”
Grand Illusions is a 16 panel exhibit covering the history of magic, ranging
from the Egyptians, Alchemy, early Americans and Jugglers, to some of
the great magicians such as Houdini, The Herrmanns and Johann N Hofzinser.
Panels include:
| 1. Early Magic 2. Early American Magic 3. Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin 4. Houdini 5. Johann N. Hofzinser 6. The Herrmanns 7. Magicians as Mentors 8. From Alchemy to Chemical Magic |
9. Legerdemain 10. Juggling 11. Psychical Research and Mental Magic 12. Séance Magic and Escapology 13. Kids and Magic 14. The Art of the Art 15. Great Collections: The Memory of Magic 16. The Community of Magic |
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LOCATION: 1st floor
Lobby, New Book Area
Curator: Jerrie Lee Parpart
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