Books of illusion, conjuration, religion, and history, artifacts of magicians, handcuffs, magical props and tricks line the walls of this 12,000 book library.

With texts and objects dating back as far as the 1400s, the Conjuring Arts Research Center of New York boasts an incredible collection of magical resources.

As magicians are a fairly secretive bunch, this is one of the few places the layperson can actually unlock the secrets behind the worlds greatest illusions and magic tricks.