This striking 1897 engraving reveals the hidden path of a sword as it travels through the body—a rare anatomical depiction from Magic: Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Albert A. Hopkins’ compendium of stage wonders and scientific curiosities.
Originally intended to demystify the feats of magicians and performers, it instead captures the strange beauty of human daring and spectacle.
The precise linework and cross-sectional view transform a dangerous performance into a work of art—equal parts anatomy lesson, sideshow relic, and Victorian fascination.
Ideal for collectors of oddities, lovers of magic history, and those drawn to the fine line between science and illusion, this reproduction invites conversation and curiosity wherever it hangs.
