9781331551713 - the True History of the Ghost: and All About Metempsychosis (classic Reprint) by John Henry Pepper (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the world of Victorian stage illusions, specifically focusing on the groundbreaking invention of the "Ghost" illusion. The author, a renowned scientist and showman of his time, recounts the genesis of this illusion, detailing his collaboration with patent agent Henry Dircks and the subsequent legal battles they faced to protect their invention from imitators. The narrative delves into the social and cultural context of the Ghost's rise to fame, highlighting its popularity in London's burgeoning entertainment scene and its captivating effect on audiences of all classes. The book explores not only the technical aspects of the illusion but also its connection to the burgeoning field of spiritualism, which was sweeping through Victorian society. The author weaves together his personal experiences, detailed descriptions of the illusion's mechanics, and reflections on the societal anxieties and beliefs surrounding the supernatural. The book serves as a valuable window into a pivotal period in entertainment history, offering a unique perspective on how science, spectacle, and societal fascination with the unseen intertwined in Victorian Britain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 72 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.17 inches. This item is printed on demand.