Mysteries of Magic — Season 1, Episode 2: Masters of Mystery
30 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
"The Masters of Mystery" provides a history of the magical arts from the ancient Egyptians through modern Las Vegas performers. We learn the history of the perennial "Cups and Balls" illusion and see how ancient religious beliefs led to phenomenal illusion.
About Mysteries of Magic
This fascinating program unravels the mysteries of magic-making by exploring the use and development of emerging technologies to create wholly believable illusions. Through historical footage and interviews with modern masters, you'll learn about some of the earliest special effects -- including light, shadow and incense -- and how magicians harnessed their power to leave audiences breathless.