English
HEROES OF MAGIC
john fisher
The famous television producer and author John Fisher brought together a unprecedented cast in the pages of Heroes of Magic. Combining a first -hand experience and stories behind the scenes with an in -depth historical understanding, each profile captures the essence of its subject. Weaving together Life stories, anecdotes and historical achievements, these pages contain rich profiles and life personal often surrounded by secret.
Here, struggles and triumphs are all exposed. David's benevolent conspiracy in front of Maurice Fogel's thought; From the funny ruse of Tommy Cooper and Jay Marshall to the skillful sleight of hand by Ricky Jay and Cardini; From the big illusions of Richiardi and Robert Harbin to the elegant witchcraft of Fred Kaps and René Lavand, these magicians have reached mythical status, much more than simple artists.
Everyone has created miracles that last and characters who inspire the imagination, One generation after another. Through the pages of Heroes of Magic and the point of view of the initiate they provide, you can now understand what has made this possible.
448 pages In English, oversized in a rigid luxury canvas cover with jacket, illustrated with hundreds of photographs.
With an introduction by Joel Hodgson, creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and a postface of the famous designer of theatrical illusions Paul Kieve!
The book presents the profiles of:
- David before
- 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
