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cosermann Regular user Indiana 144 Posts |
Just getting around to cracking the cover on this 1911 classic. Oh my, what a gold mine of thoughts on what one might think of as the philosophy and theory of the art of magic.
The writing style is a bit verbose by modern standards, but if you're willing to spend some time with it there are some gems in here. Not sure how long it has been, but it's now publicly available online here - https://archive.org/details/ourmagicartinmag00mask/page/n3 . Recommended.
Regards,
Eric |
WitchDocChris Inner circle York, PA 2614 Posts |
My favorite part about that book is that so much of what they discuss as being issues with the magic world at that time, would be perfectly normal to see discussed on these very forums.
Christopher
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HeronsHorse Loyal user Scotland 207 Posts |
What a great book. I've been studying it for a while. I think every magician should read it.
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Those who think that magic consists of doing tricks are strangers to magic. Tricks are only the crude residue from which the lifeblood of magic has been drained." - S.H. Sharpe |
peppermeat2000 Elite user 428 Posts |
HeronsHorse is 100% correct. It's a book I've owned since forever and the one book I will never part with.
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HeronsHorse Loyal user Scotland 207 Posts |
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On Jul 28, 2019, peppermeat2000 wrote: How lucky you are to own it! I only have the pdf that I downloaded from archive.org. It still is a copy of the book but, well, I just prefer hard copy books for some reason. I like the feel of them in my hand, and the portability is unmatched! Sure, you can put a pdf on most any device but that device still needs to be plugged in at some point in time..! Give me a proper book any day.
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Those who think that magic consists of doing tricks are strangers to magic. Tricks are only the crude residue from which the lifeblood of magic has been drained." - S.H. Sharpe |
Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
I agree with everyone's comments above!
"Our Magic" should be "REQUIRED READING" for every magician, BEFORE he is allowed to perform in public.
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Rachmaninov Inner circle 1076 Posts |
Required reading yes, but so far from sufficient !
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HeronsHorse Loyal user Scotland 207 Posts |
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On Aug 5, 2019, Rachmaninov wrote: What do you mean? It is sufficient for what it is. I have no idea what you are trying to say.
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Those who think that magic consists of doing tricks are strangers to magic. Tricks are only the crude residue from which the lifeblood of magic has been drained." - S.H. Sharpe |
Rachmaninov Inner circle 1076 Posts |
I mean that reading that awesome book is required for every magician (regularly through your life) but it must be completed by a lot of other books to become an accomplished artist. Just my opinion Heronshorse !
I know there is some very talented performers who don’t need to read anything because they intuitively understand most things. But they are far between. Again, for sure you will not lose your time in reading that book. And during each new reading you will discover new things or see things in a new way, which some say it is the main feature of classic books. |
magic.99 Regular user 181 Posts |
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On Jul 22, 2019, HeronsHorse wrote: I suppose you may be correct....but, where will all of these magicians buy the book? |
magic.99 Regular user 181 Posts |
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On Jul 17, 2019, cosermann wrote: Thank you VERY MUCH for this link. It is very interesting, however, I am like others on this thread, that is to say that I prefer an actual book. Wonder why this is not reprinted and made readily available? |
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