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Back in 2009, I wrote about Taschen's amazing "Magic 1400s-1950s," which presently goes for about $300. Taschen is reissuing the book in a cheaper edition, which'll cost you $42.22 when it comes out on July 1. Here's a review on Crackajack, providing a timely reminder of what a stupendous book this is. And here's what Boing Boing reader Peacelove said about the first edition: PeaceLove sez, "Cory's recent post mentioning the 'books as objects' phenomenon compels me to mention the extremely delectable new Taschen book, Magic, 1400s-1950s. It's gargantuan, classy, profusely illustrated and expensive but if you are a magician or magic fan, you've just found the perfect holiday gift (hint, hint). Authors Mike Caveney and Jim Steinmeyer, along with contributor Ricky Jay, are all professional magicians, scholars and historians of the first rank. This is a serious work, as well as a gigantic love letter to the 500+ 'golden years' of magic." Magic. 1400s-1950s (Thanks, Rene!)     

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After 12 years of countless auditions, performances and lots of drama involving the judges themselves, “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson is leaving the show, saying his long stint had run its course. When the longest-tenured judge announced his departure from America’s stage earlier this month,    

Talk about spicing things up! Mel B did just that when she flaunted her fabulous figure in a two-piece on a yacht in Cannes on Wednesday. The former Spice Girl was seen soaking