Now You See Me, Now You Don't: Hands and Holes
Date of Award
5-12-2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Art Photography
Advisor(s)
Laura Heyman
Subject Categories
Aesthetics | Arts and Humanities | Philosophy
Abstract
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: Hands and Holes is a study of magic, encompassing daily private rituals, regional lore, and the study of mass-culture industry magicians like David Copperfield, David Blaine, and Dorothy Dietrich. Using photography, sculpture, installation, and case studies of celebrity magicians, I examine simulations of magical power and question who has access to the magical and supernatural.
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Recommended Citation
LaGrange, Lily, "Now You See Me, Now You Don't: Hands and Holes" (2024). Theses - ALL. 878.
https://surface.syr.edu/thesis/878
