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Mysterious Stranger A Book of Magic Hardcover – January 1, 2002
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- Print length0 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherNY: Villard (2002)
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 2002
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- ASIN : B002C6OBPA
- Publisher : NY: Villard (2002) (January 1, 2002)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 0 pages
- Item Weight : 1 pounds
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At first I thought this book was going to be the history of magic according to David Blaine, but he also shared how to do a few easy card tricks. He discusses some of the influential magicians and their signature illusion. On some of the illusions he shares how the it is done other ones he does not either because he doesn't want to share or doesn't know.
Once he gets through sharing the history or illusion and side shows Blaine starts sharing his story. The stories surrounding him getting his start in magic by working as a waiter in New York City and doing parties. He discusses just walking up to people at clubs and on the streets to perform tricks. Blaine would constantly practice his card tricks to be solid. His story of getting on television, being offered a show on MTV and turning it down to signing with ABC, is an interesting one.
The book really picks up pace when Blaine shares the behind the scenes information on his television specials including getting ready for both the buried alive and frozen stunts.
I would recommend this book for anyone that is interested in magic and/or illusion. I think with some of the card tricks, that are clearly explained in writing along with illustrations, could be good for a shy child to learn maybe to make friends. There is also a chapter dealing with confidence and shares how some of the great showman have built up their confidence that could help encourage a shy child.
If your a huge David Blaine fan and are hoping to learn more about the Mysterious Stranger through this book that will not happen. Blaine plays it pretty close to the vest concerning information about his private life. He does share his mother's story of fighting cancer, briefly winning and then ultimately losing the battle. The story never gets to personal beyond that.
I truly respect the message that Blaine spreads and the manner in which he carries himself. He is always humble and spreads joy to people of all race, religion, and class. He believes(just as I) that mankind is capable of many things and that we always reach for our full potential. Blaine,as Houdini in his time, has set a new standard. I look forward to more from him.
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This book contains profound & modest personality and their credible work in magical World, it reveals some secrets of cards, karma fountain test to determine how good your karma is, cold reading at which I found resembles to, David performing street magic from which coffee changing into coins would always be my favourite one.
Initial days of David's carrier from ordinary to fame, David sharing track of his career and other people in achieving it
David's vivid memories about mom who shared unconditional Love and who inspired him to follow his Passion, David sharing final moments with her mom before her death,
David performing challenging stunts, sharing his perseverance, sharing other details attributing stunts.
This book contains pictures of magicians, stunts performing, as a kid with mom, and others stuff, at the end of the book, it shares Name of books relating to magic and allied fields from which I have already got one and last but not the least it shares
Dream Menifesto in which David has shared
some points (inorder to live a peaceful life) which I found authentic.
Some good insights into how he prepared for his early stunts, some very interesting chapters on the history of magic and even some tricks to practice. Good book!