Hiding the Elephant: How Magicians Invented the Impossible and Learned to Disappear

Hiding the Elephant is a comprehensive guide to the world of magic, revealing the secrets and life stories of legendary conjurers who have mastered the art of making things materialize, levitate, and disappear.

With a focus on the fascinating personalities behind optical marvels such as floating ghosts and vanishing ladies, this book provides a glimpse into the backstage story of magic.

Written by Jim Steinmeyer, an inventor and designer of famous illusions used by leading magicians, Hiding the Elephant is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of magic.