The Fitzkee Trilogy is the legendary series of books by Dariel Fitzkee (1898-1977) on the theory of magic and magic performance.
THIS BOOK IS THE THIRD IN THE SERIES.
Being skilled at performing magic sleights and moves is not enough to make you a good magician.A good magician is an entertainer first, a manipulator second.Though it is important to spend time developing your manual skills, it is even more impirtant to develop your ability to entertain through misdirection.That's what this book is all about. Dariel Fizkee spent years studying what makes a magician an effective deceptor- and he shares his findings here.
This classic magic book should definitely be read by every performing magician!Magic By Misdirection is the rare book that teaches you HOW to turn your magical demonstration into a magical performance.Dexterity by itself is more like juggling. Only if misdirection, the psychological aspect of deception, is added into the mix, will you be able to create a truly magic experience. .
This is the classic book about deception and misdirection written by a showman ahead of his time- and read by professional magicians "in the know"!This is a well-kept secret in the magic industry.If a magician is famous and successful, you can bet they read this book!
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Originally published in 1945, this is a current hardcover COMPLETE reprint, not the condensed version.
BOOK ONLY- you supply anything needed to do the tricks.Hardbound book. 221 pages.