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Heroes of Magic by John Fisher - Book
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Acclaimed television producer and author John Fisher has assembled an unparalleled cast in the... more
Acclaimed television producer and author John Fisher has assembled an unparalleled cast in the pages of Heroes of Magic. Combining firsthand experience and behind-the-scenes stories with deep historical understanding, each profile captures the essence of its subject. Weaving together life stories, anecdotes, and historical accomplishments, these pages contain rich and personal profiles of lives often shrouded in secrecy.
Here, both struggles and triumphs are all on exhibit. From the kindhearted conjuring of David Devant to the thought-thievery of Maurice Fogel; from the laugh-provoking trickery of Tommy Cooper and Jay Marshall to the adroit sleight-of-hand of Ricky Jay and Cardini; from the grand illusions of Richiardi and Robert Harbin to the elegant sorcery of Fred Kaps and Rene Lavand, these magicians attained a status of something much more than mere entertainers.
Each one created miracles that persist, and personas that inspire the imagination, one generation after another. Through the pages of Heroes of Magic, and the insider's view they provide, now you can understand what made that possible.
448 oversize pages in deluxe cloth bound hardcover with dust-jacket, illustrated with hundreds of photographs.
With an introduction by Joel Hodgson, creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and an afterword by noted theatrical illusion designer Paul Kieve.
The book features profiles of:
David Devant
Harry Woodley
Cardini
Slydini
Robert Harbin
Maurice Fogel
John Calvert
Al Koran
Jay Marshall
David Nixon
Chan Canasta
Tommy Cooper
Borra
Billy McComb
Paul Potassy
Richiardi Jr.
Fred Kaps
Channing Pollock
Hans Moretti
Rene Lavand
Harry Blackstone Jr.
Paul Daniels
Siegfried & Roy
Ricky Jay
Arturo Brachetti
Here, both struggles and triumphs are all on exhibit. From the kindhearted conjuring of David Devant to the thought-thievery of Maurice Fogel; from the laugh-provoking trickery of Tommy Cooper and Jay Marshall to the adroit sleight-of-hand of Ricky Jay and Cardini; from the grand illusions of Richiardi and Robert Harbin to the elegant sorcery of Fred Kaps and Rene Lavand, these magicians attained a status of something much more than mere entertainers.
Each one created miracles that persist, and personas that inspire the imagination, one generation after another. Through the pages of Heroes of Magic, and the insider's view they provide, now you can understand what made that possible.
448 oversize pages in deluxe cloth bound hardcover with dust-jacket, illustrated with hundreds of photographs.
With an introduction by Joel Hodgson, creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and an afterword by noted theatrical illusion designer Paul Kieve.
The book features profiles of:
David Devant
Harry Woodley
Cardini
Slydini
Robert Harbin
Maurice Fogel
John Calvert
Al Koran
Jay Marshall
David Nixon
Chan Canasta
Tommy Cooper
Borra
Billy McComb
Paul Potassy
Richiardi Jr.
Fred Kaps
Channing Pollock
Hans Moretti
Rene Lavand
Harry Blackstone Jr.
Paul Daniels
Siegfried & Roy
Ricky Jay
Arturo Brachetti
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