Looking for a book...

[FadedTemp]

I am looking for a book that relates to magic but not in the sense that I learn effects from it. I want something that tells of a lifestyle, story about magic, perhaps magic theory or understanding... but certainly not a book that teaches effects or sleights.

Any ideas?

 

[Chr!s]

'Houdini on magic' is an excellent read. You will find anecdotes, little stories, bits of theory, advice, tips, and explanations of some wonderful illusions and escapology techniques as well as a bit of history.

CL

 

[FadedTemp]

'Houdini on magic' is an excellent read. You will find anecdotes, little stories, bits of theory, advice, tips, and explanations of some wonderful illusions and escapology techniques as well as a bit of history.

CL

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it!

 

[magictruitt]

Maximun Entertainment: by Ken Weber
nuff said

 

[FadedTemp]

Maximun Entertainment: by Ken Weber
nuff said

That looks like a great read as well, Thanks!

 

[magicdavid]

Mysteries of my life, rene lavand

Now thats nuff said

 

[FadedTemp]

Mysteries of my life, rene lavand

Now thats nuff said

The 2nd part of the book strikes more of what I'm looking for instead of the 1st part.

I appreciate the suggestion!

 

[btaylor]

check out Dai Vernon: A Biography by David Ben. It was a little dry at first but there are tons of amazing stories about vernon and his dedication to magic and card table artifice.

 

[FadedTemp]

check out Dai Vernon: A Biography by David Ben. It was a little dry at first but there are tons of amazing stories about vernon and his dedication to magic and card table artifice.

Awesome! Thank you

 

[jonraiker]

perhaps magic theory or understanding

Definitely check out Magic in Theory by Peter Lamont and Richard Wiseman.

If you're able to find a copy (and if finances permit), grab Derren Brown's Absolute Magic as well. My favorite book on magic theory, by far.

 

[FadedTemp]

Definitely check out Magic in Theory by Peter Lamont and Richard Wiseman.

If you're able to find a copy (and if finances permit), grab Derren Brown's Absolute Magic as well. My favorite book on magic theory, by far.

Awesome. I've been reading Magic by Theory and Our Magic which I found on Lybrary.

 

[TheCleaner]

Always check out magicbookshop.com =) they're local to me.

 

[The Tumbleweed]

Try Harry Potter, I hear those books are good.

 

[PjPinsonnault]

I enjoyed The Somnambulist, a novel about a magician who freelances as a private investigator in Victorian times. His assistant (whose name gives the book its title) may or may not be supernatural.

There's not a ton of magic per se, but it was cool to find our trade in pop-fiction.

For more fraternity-directed books that you can readily find - Tricks of the Mind by Derren Brown is excellent, Designing Miracles and Strong Magic by Darwin Ortiz are worth reading, Shattering Illusions by Jamy Ian Swiss, Fitzkee's books (I've read The Trick Brain, and plan to continue with the others).

Also, look to magicians who've peppered their books with theory, like Tommy Wonder or Rene Levand or John Carney. You can learn a lot by seeing theory in application from these greats.

Pj

 

[FadedTemp]

Try Harry Potter, I hear those books are good.

They're Excellent actually. Sadly, I'm done with them

I appreciate all those suggestions! These should keep my busy for awhile

 

[Sypris]

Designing Miracles and Strong Magic by Darwin Ortiz are good, but can be a bit dry reading.

Quote from Strong Magic on Timing.

"Its like having sex with a beautiful women and your friend calls. It may be good news but its bad timing"



-Sypris giveth! and Sypris taketh away!