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There's a saying: The door to magic is closed, but it's not locked. In , professional magician and bestselling author Joshua Jay not only opens that door, he brings us inside and turns on the light, revealing the artistry, inside history, and fascinating traditions of a subject long shrouded in mystery. But above all, he reveals the mindset behind the magic - what it's like to practice an art that so many love yet so few understand. This is not a how-to book, nor a how-do-they-do-it expose. Written as a series of short, lively essays, describes the making of illusions, the psychology behind them, and the characters who create them. He writes about how technology influences the world of magic; the aesthetics of performance; his contemporaries, including David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, and David Blaine; and how magicians hone their craft (Jay spends countless hours in absolute darkness to perfect his sleights of hand) .
About the Author
Joshua Jay is an acclaimed performer, author, and lecturer on the art of magic. He is a former world champion, a Guinness World Record Holder, and was named "Magician of the Year" in 2012 by the Society of American Magicians. Jay has made noteworthy appearances on The Tonight Show and the Late Late Show, and consulted with the US Post Office for the stamp series "Magic." He has performed and lectured on magic all over the world, and appears regularly on television and stages across the globe. Jay has authored four books on magic, and his most recent book, for children, is called The Dream Machine.
