David Devant’s Autobiography

Delve into the life of David Devant, a legendary figure in magic. This autobiography not only shares his personal experiences but also features three chapters dedicated to mastering the art of magic and six chapters exploring its rich history.

• Publisher’s Note

• Foreword

• Introduction

• Pictures Of My Early Life

• CHAPTER I: My Introduction To Magic

• CHAPTER II: The Hot Pudding And The Vanishing Lady

• CHAPTER III: Mixing Magic With Midgets

• CHAPTER IV: My Attack On London

• CHAPTER V: I Appear With Maskelyne

• CHAPTER VI: The First Animated Pictures

• CHAPTER VII: Magical Sketches

• CHAPTER VIII: A Feast Of Magic

• CHAPTER IX: Magic And The Public

• CHAPTER X: Secrets Of Magic

• CHAPTER XI: More Secrets Revealed

• CHAPTER XII: The Indian Rope Trick

• CHAPTER XIII: “The Man Who Makes Money”

• CHAPTER XIV: “Magic And Spiritualism”

• CHAPTER XV: Magic In The Past

• CHAPTER XVI: Conjuring On The Continent

• CHAPTER XVII: Past Masters Of Their Craft

• CHAPTER XVIII: Magic In The Nineteenth Century

• CHAPTER XIX: Magicians Abroad

• CHAPTER XX: The Magic Of The East

• CHAPTER XXI: Magic To-Day And To-Morrow

• CHAPTER XXII: A Magician’s Curtain

• APPENDIX I

• Programmes at the Egyptian Hall and on Tour from 1886 to 1904

• Synopsis of Programmes at St. George’s Hall since January 1905

• Maskelyne & Cooke Programmes

• Sketches Produced at the Egyptian Hall Over 32 Years

• Sketches at St. George’s Hall From January 1905 To 1915

• Illusions and Effects at the Egyptian Hall Over 32 Years

• Illusions and Effects at St. George’s Hall From January 1905 To 1915

• APPENDIX II: The Artist’s Dream

• APPENDIX III: St. Valentine’s Eve

• APPENDIX IV: The Enchanted Hive

• APPENDIX V: The Pillar Of Brass

• APPENDIX VI: The Mascot Moth