内容简介
‘thisfictionalaccountofthecareerofCharlesCarter,afamousAmericanmagicianofthe1920s,takesthebarebonesofhisstoryandturnsthemintosomethingasmarvellousasthelevitationandspirittricksthatoncebaffledhisaudience…AquirdylifestorythattransmutesintoaJohnBuchanthriller…Engaging,comicaland,yes,magical,thisisasure-firecontenderforthedebutnoveloftheyear.’