Starting with Levante's unpublished autobiography, Kent Blackmore has pieced together the fascinating life of perhaps the last of the great touring illusionists. Detailed here for the first time are the many adventures experienced by Levante as he traveled the world with his ever expanding, full evening show. Levante's struggle to the top of his profession provides a behind-the-scenes view of show business as it existed during the early part of this century.

Travel with Levante and Company as they visit Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan and India. As a headliner in England's music halls, Levante socialized with many of magic's greatest names including Houdini, Dante, Goldin and Selbit. Over 100 photos illustrate his long career and spectacular magic show. An appendix provides explanations of many of Levante's classic tricks and illusions. Tipped into each copy is a Levante poster reproduced in full color. Each of the 1000 books in this limited edition is hand-numbered. Hardbound.