The Power of Magical Women

Hardcover color book Can you name a woman magician? Most can’t—because their stories have been hidden… until now. The Power of Magical Women is the first book to spotlight over seventy extraordinary women transforming magic today. Through powerful interviews and behind-the-scenes biographies, author and magician Connie Boyd reveals their artistry, struggles, and triumphs. Step into the spotlight with trailblazing women magicians redefining 21st-century magic. For centuries, magic was a man’s world—but fearless female illusionists, escape artists, stage performers, and close-up magicians are breaking barriers with dazzling style and unstoppable determination. From spellbinding shows to bold reinventions, these modern magic icons prove women in magic can command the stage—and inspire readers to dream big, take risks, and create their own magic. "I was blown away by Connie Boyd's extraordinary tribute to the women who have shaped, refined, and expanded the world of magic. In many ways, this book is in a league of its own, considering the field has long been dominated by men. Male magicians get so much more exposure and interest; however, Boyd showcases how the magiciennes featured in this book deserve much more recognition for their work" . Amy Caswell—September 2025 Reader Views - 5 star rating "This is the book we need in this moment in history—a blueprint for hope, action, and meaningful change. It is with great pride that we now add your name to the distinguished lineage of authors whose work bears “The Los Angeles Tribune—Critically Acclaimed Best Seller Recognition.” The LA Tribune Editorial Board—September 2025 "This book is groundbreaking and does more than highlight women in magic; it reimagines magic itself. An inspiring, and essential celebration of the beautiful diversity within our magical world." - Laura London Deputy-Librarian and Chair of The Magic Circle Council “I've studied this subject for nearly 40 years and learned as much from this book as from any other. The 70 performers featured inside comprise the new Golden Age of women in magic, and Connie Boyd is their champion.” Michael Claxton Author of Don't Fool Yourself: The Magical Life of Dell O'Dell “Connie Boyd thoroughly explodes the myth that professional female magicians are a new or rare phenomenon. The historical and cultural importance of this first-of-its-kind anthology cannot be overstated.” Margaret B. Steele Author of The Great Boomsky: The Many Lives of Magic's First Black Superstar “Connie Boyd has pulled off the impossible - she’s unveiled the untold legacy of women in magic with grit, grace, and stunning precision. It’s richly layered, endlessly fascinating, and quietly gripping; like a book you lose yourself in, page after page.” Gay Blackstone Executive Producer, Masters of Illusion