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From Ancient Egypt to the modern day, the act of conjuring has captivated audiences for centuries. It's a world of secrecy and intrigue that deals in incredible acts of wonder and stunning feats of deception. For magician and comedian Pete Firman, it's a world that has enchanted him since he was an 8 year old child watching Paul Daniels on TV.

In this compilation Pete makes a pilgrimage to the Magic Circle in London to dig deeper into the history of the art's colourful past. Assisted by president Scott Penrose they trace the roots of modern day illusionism from Harry Houdini, The Maskelynes and Chung Ling Soo through to contemporary kings such as Derren Brown and David Blaine. They also delve into the world of trick inventors, go behind the scenes with theatrical illusionists and get a crash course in performing street magic.

From the simplest acts of sleight of hand to high profile stunts, join Pete on a journey through the world of magic that's set to confound and inspire in equal measures. Featuring:

* The History Of Magic (大象传媒 Radio 4 - 1997)
* Houdini - Great Lives (大象传媒 Radio 4 - 2009)
* Box Jumpers (大象传媒 Radio 4 - 2004)
* Spoon, Jar, Jar, Spoon - The Two Sides Of Tommy Cooper (大象传媒 Radio 4 - 2009)
* The Backstreet Business (大象传媒 Radio 4 - 2008)
* Magic In The Theatre - Front Row (大象传媒 Radio 4 - 2010)
* Passing The Hat (大象传媒 Radio 4 - 2009)
* David Blaine - Steve Wright In The Afternoon (大象传媒 Radio 2 - 2003)
* The Science Of Magic - All In The Mind (大象传媒 Radio 2 - 2011)
* Derren Brown - Chain Reaction (大象传媒 Radio 4 - 2012)

Made for 大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra by 大象传媒 Radio Scotland.