Two lectures on theatrical illusion / Jim Steinmeyer.

Title: 
Two lectures on theatrical illusion / Jim Steinmeyer.

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Author/Artist: 
Steinmeyer, Jim, 1958-
Publisher: 
Burbank, Calif. : Hahne, c2001.
Description: 
189 p. : ill. ; 22 x 24 cm.
Other Authors: 
Steinmeyer, Jim, 1958- Science behind the ghost.
Steinmeyer, Jim, 1958- Discovering invisiblity.
Edition: 
[New ed.].
Format of Material: 
Books
Subjects: 
Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900.
Magic tricks History.
Theaters Stage-setting and scenery History.
Optical illusions.
Mirrors.
Magic tricks Equipment and supplies.
Magicians Biography.
Bib ID: 
79124
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Location: 
Stacks
Call Number: 
GV1543.S74 2001z
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Notes: 
Revised ed. of two works published separately in limited editions, 1999-2001.
Spiral bound.
This item was received with the Mark Pendergrast research collection.
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes examples of how glass is used to create stage illusions. Mirrors (p. 163-168).
Contents: 
The science behind the ghost : a brief history of Pepper's ghost --
Discovering invisibility : how the great conjurers evolved the principles of their art through a silvered mirror.