... shroud of mystery can be seen as the earliest influence for one to perform magic. Magic is a phenomenon that impresses people of all ages, and it is this that magicians desire. For example, Harry Houdini is described by Kenneth Silverman as being "a confident braggart and power-hungry" ( Kenneth Silverman, Houdini!!! The Career of Ehrich Weiss 287). In the light of Houdini ... ...

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