Used Copy

The Encyclopedia of Magic

by Dawes and Setterington

By Edwin A. Dawes & Arthur Setterington
ISBN: 0831727802 – 1st Edition, 1986/1989 (Gallery / Smithmark)
Hardcover, ~190 pages, fully illustrated with dust-jacket.

This hardcover reference is an accessible compendium of magic history, techniques, and notable personalities, co-authored by historian Edwin A. Dawes and magician-writer Arthur Setterington. Published in the late 1980s, it's a visually engaging, well-organized book featuring profiles, essays, and illustrations covering all branches of magic—from close-up and stage performance to mentalism and classic illusions.

Condition: Like new, no marks inside or dents to corners, binding is solid.