English
DOMINIQUE, LE ROI DU BLUFF - PICKPOCKET
jan madd
Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of the world's biggest pickpocket!
Narrated by Jan Madd.
Summary of the book:
Discover the exceptional life of Dominique Risbourg, alias Dominic, who was one of the biggest music hall stars of the 20th century. From the pen of Jan Madd, you will discover:
- How an artist, who started from nothing, managed to build a worldwide reputation.
- The numbers he performed, and the world stages he graced.
- The various meetings with the greatest artists of his time.
- Behind the scenes of a life dedicated to the Music Hall, full of anecdotes of all kinds.
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And many other things, all abundantly illustrated with unpublished documents!
The book in detail:
Dive into the life of one of the greatest music hall artists of the 20th century: Dominique, the famous pickpocket.
To say that he was famous is an understatement, as he graced the stages of the biggest stages in the world, and rubbed shoulders with the greatest.
In this book entirely dedicated to his career and his life, Jan Madd and Chantal Saint-Jean take us behind the scenes of the lively world of music halls. Much more than a biography, it is a real look at a now bygone era that they give us to see.
Throughout the pages of this book, you will discover unpublished documents testifying to Dominique's success, from his beginnings to his last performances. Everything is punctuated with testimonies from big names in magic like Jeff Mc Bride, Gaëtan Bloom, Gilles Arthur, Hans Klok, and many others. These testimonies once again prove to us the great reputation of the magician-pickpocket Dominique throughout the world.
So, if you already know Dominique and want to remember his career, or if you are curious to learn more about this extraordinary artist, don't miss this event book which will inevitably leave an impression.
Features:
- Book of 196 color pages
- Sewn binding
They talk about Dominique and the book:
“A stage beast with a mysterious aura” - Jeff McBride
“The fascinating story and incredible journey of one of the greatest pickpocketing acts – an invaluable treasure for anyone interested in the magical realm of international show business” - Hans Klok
“Elegance and dexterity define Dominique quite well, who starred for thirty years in the USA with a guitar and flying butterflies, and, pickpocket, enough to open several jewelry stores. » - Didier Puech
“If there is indeed, in our magical microcosm, someone who knew how to make his first name, beautiful but ordinary, a unique name, who knew how to shine in the magical firmament of the most famous concert halls, all over the world, it is indeed the devil of a brilliant man that Dominique was! » - Gaëtan Bloom
“Dominique, entered the legend and marked the Art of Prestidigitation forever” - Gilles Arthur
