The Art of Magic | PBS Documentary (FULL)

Produced by and originally aired by PBS, The Art of Magic goes beyond simple tricks and conjuring and delves into the power and traditions of the Art of Magic!!! Discover the Masters of Magic that created and performed the illusions, philosophies and history of this ancient art. Using fascinating archival footage and stills, PBS went back in time to learn about the early practitioners of magic, Isaac Fawkes, Cagliostro and the Fox Sisters, as well as the true masters of the craft who appeared at the beginning and the middle of this century: Cardini, John Nevel Maskelyne, Harry Houdini and Channing Pollock. The series concludes with the accomplishments of contemporary magicians like Siegfried and Roy, Jamy Ian Swiss, Lance Burton and more.