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How Magicians Think - Misdirection, Deception, and Why Magic Matters (Hardcover)
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How Magicians Think - Misdirection, Deception, and Why Magic Matters (Hardcover)
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The door to magic is closed, but it’s not locked. And now Joshua
Jay, one of the world’s most accomplished magicians, not only
opens that door but brings us inside to reveal the artistry and
obsessiveness, esoteric history, and long-whispered-about
traditions of a subject shrouded in mystery. And he goes one step
further: Joshua Jay brings us right into the mind of a
magician—how they develop their other worldly skills, conjure up
illusions, and leave the rest of us slack jawed with delight time
after time. Along the way, Jay reveals another kind of secret, one
all readers will find meaningful even if they never aspire to
perform sleight of hand: What does it take to follow your heart and
achieve excellence? In 52 short, compulsively readable essays, Jay
describes how he does it, whether it’s through the making of
illusions, the psychology behind them, or the way technology
influences the world of magic. He considers the aesthetics of
performance, discusses contemporary masters, including David
Copperfield, Penn & Teller, and David Blaine, and details how
magicians hone their craft. And answers questions like: Can a magic
trick be too good? How do you saw a person in half? Is there real
magic in the universe? The answers, like so much in magic and life,
depend on you.
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