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I haven't actually investigated the history of magic, but I am familiar with "basic" history of magic. I'm more into history of particular effects, I want to know who invented that move, who put together this routine, who came up with this plot etc.
 
I've read books such as the Illustrated History of Magic and done quite a bit of research online. So I would say my knowledge is pretty decent, it's not something I'm completly into though. :P