Biographies
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Re: Biographies
Any of the larger book stores should carry many biographies of performers from all fields. Try Borders or even Amazon.com.
Recently I've read:
The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini
Mysterious Stranger - David Blaine (biography?!!?)
Uri Geller - Magician or Mystic?
I can highly recommend all of the above.
Recently I've read:
The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini
Mysterious Stranger - David Blaine (biography?!!?)
Uri Geller - Magician or Mystic?
I can highly recommend all of the above.
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Re: Biographies
I really really disliked the The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini and heartily recommend Silvermans seemingly much better research Houdini bio.
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Re: Biographies
The research and documentation dosen't get any better the the work done on "Carter the Great" by Mike Caveney. Is is a very compelling story of a very magical life.
Olsen's two volumes on Howard Thurston are also wonderful and, in my opinion, a must read.
To miss reading Arthur Brandon's, "Milo and Roger" is to miss one the best biograghies every penned. When reading this one, you find yourself with the book laying on your chest, looking off in a daze, and saying, "WOW".
There are many more........
Ted (Leondo)
Olsen's two volumes on Howard Thurston are also wonderful and, in my opinion, a must read.
To miss reading Arthur Brandon's, "Milo and Roger" is to miss one the best biograghies every penned. When reading this one, you find yourself with the book laying on your chest, looking off in a daze, and saying, "WOW".
There are many more........
Ted (Leondo)
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Ted is right with the Milo & Roger book - I second, third, and forth the nomination! FANTASTIC!
Enjoy!
Tiny
Enjoy!
Tiny
Re: Biographies
YES! The Milo & Rogers book is the best reading you will have in years! I have given and referred copies to others, with the promise that if you have things to do, you will delay them, because you will keep turning pages to find out what happens next...you will put the book down at least 5+ times to finish laughing...Milo is a great storyteller who "cuts up jackpots" better than anyone.
On the down side, Brandon's Houdini book is an example of those who substitute conjecture for research and arrogance for documentation. Silverman's book is the best!
On the down side, Brandon's Houdini book is an example of those who substitute conjecture for research and arrogance for documentation. Silverman's book is the best!
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Re: Biographies
I really enjoyed the Eddie Fields book (A life amongst secrets? by Steven Minch)
Take care, Ian
Take care, Ian
Ian Kendall Close up magician in Edinburgh and Scotland
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An excellent biography and the timing could not be better. Siegfried & Roy Mastering the Impossible copyright 1992. A beautiful book very nicely illustrated and a must read.
Rennie.
Rennie.