The Prestige

The Prestige, first published in 1995, turns 30 years old this year. Written by the legendary sci-fi novelist, Christopher Priest, The Prestige follows the lives of two stage magicians as their feud turns from petty to deadly. Priest’s magical masterpiece was nominated for the British Fantasy, Bram Stoker, and Arthur C Clark Awards and won the World Fantasy Award in 1996 and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. The film adaptation came out in 2006. Tor Essentials re-released it for a whole new generation of horror fantasy fans.

The Prestige is a sneak peek behind the curtains to discover a stage magician’s most guarded secrets. But no matter how sneaky you are, a good illusionist will only allow you to see what they want to show you. But if you are persistent, you can always discover the mysteries of their illusions. That is, until you realize that the stage magician is still hiding more up their sleeve. And just like a great stage magician, Priest pulls off a sleight-of-hand trick so sneaky that you’ll never guess the outcome until the illusion ends. So sit back and prepare to be amazed by this magical work.