Sharps and Flats

In "Sharps and Flats," John Nevil Maskelyne delivers a captivating examination of the world of conjuring and deception, meticulously blending humor with intellectual rigor. The book reflects the rise of stage magic during the Victorian era and masks it within a thoroughly educational framework that critiques the pseudosciences and frauds of the time. Maskelyne employs a blend of witty prose and sh...