Skip to content
Vescene
Sign in

The Story of Magic

Season 1

1997 · 2 episodes

  1. 1. Centuries of Deception

    1997-12-07

    “Centuries of Deception” traces the roots of magic to the Egyptian empire of 249 B.C.

  2. 2. Mystery in America

    1997-12-09

    “Mystery in America” shows magic riding the crest of vaudeville. It also picks up with Harry Houdini, whom Jay pronounces “the world’s first superstar.” Besides all of the wondrous, death-defying stunt footage of the magic great, Houdini is singled out for his crusade against spiritualism and embracing of film.

Track it episode by episode

Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.