Fooling Houdini (2012) is an interesting peek into the history and subculture of magicians. I found the author’s side trips into the world of three card monte and psychology much more enjoyable than his forays into clown school and his efforts to succeed at the World Championships of Magic.
Read reviews from Ricky Jay in the Wall Street Journal (Mr. Jay finds many faults with the book, but he’s a magic pro) and the New York Times.