Art of Magic by Ken Trombly

Bring a remarkable collection of magic history to your coffee table with Art of Magic by Ken Trombly. This oversized book showcases historic magic posters and other rare pieces, with Trombly’s personal commentary alongside the images.

Inside the book

• Oversized format: At 16" by 12", the book gives its historic images a striking presence on a coffee table.
• Magic poster history: Explore imagery of celebrated magicians including Kellar, Chung Ling Soo, Thurston and Houdini, alongside lesser-known performers.
• Art through the ages: See broadsides, wood etchings and colorful stone lithographs, including lithographs never published before.
• More rare material: The collection also features magic-related sheet music, Houdini documents and photographs, and prints and engravings of cup-and-ball performers.
• Collector’s perspective: Trombly shares brief histories of performers, how he acquired pieces and what they mean to him.
• Two editions: Choose the regular edition or the deluxe set, which includes a slipcase and an author-signed bookplate. Only 200 deluxe sets were produced.

Photographed by National Geographic photographer Richard Nowitz and designed by Andi Gladwin, this book offers a vivid way to explore the people and artwork behind magic’s rich history.