Marc desouzas top ten desert island magic books stars of magic george starke the books of wonder tommy wonder our magic nevil maskelyne and david devant five points of magic juan tamariz the book of secrets john carney the magic way juan tamariz the royal road to card magic jean hugard and frederick braue modern coin magic j. Lang english, pages 507 it is the reproduction of the original edition published long back 1911. Adrian smith, historian, collector and owner of the largest private magic library in his time. David devant published by fleming book company 1946. This edition of our magic contains only sections of the original book written by nevil maskelyne and does not include part 3, written by david devant. Our magic was a book written by nevil maskelyne and david devant with the intent to change the perception of art of magic.
I am astounded by the wisdom, insightfulness, authority and all around practicality of this amazing book. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this. The art in magic, the theory of magic, the practice of magic with john nevil maskelyne 1911. 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. Dutton edition, in english our magic 1911 edition open library. Secrets of my magic by david devant martins magic collection. This volume by nevil maskelyne and david devant is a classic.
Our magic pdf by nevil maskelyne and david devant conjuring. Our magic by maskelyne nevil devant david abebooks. Our magic pdf by nevil maskelyne and david devant conjuring arts. Hardcover with sewing binding with glossy laminated multicolour dust cover, printed on high quality paper, professionally processed without changing its contents. According to magic historian jim steinmeyer, devant was englands greatest magician arguably the greatest magician of the. Our magic by maskelyne and devant 4 likes go to page 1 2 stonewick new user 81 posts. Devant, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Two, it has a 20 page biographical index of card tricks. Our magic the art in magic the theory of magic by nevil maskelyne previous next contents preface in writing this book, we have fulfilled a purpose that has long been held in view, viz. The art in magic, the theory of magic, the practice of magic. Our magic maskelyne and devant pdf internet archive bookreader our magic. We are then treated to a wonderful array of exquisite examples of good magic from david devants own repertoire. Erdnase magicians tricks by henry hatton and adrian plate.
The art in magic, the theory of magic, the practice of magic 1st by nevil maskelyne, david devant isbn. Bn brand new in packaging ln like new no packaging. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It comprises work on the principles and practice of sound conjuring, in which the reader is taught by david devant himself. We found this book important for the readers who want to know about our old treasure so we brought it back to. This historic book is filled with david devants magic and thoughts on performing, and discloses the secrets of some of the greatest illusions from this master of the art of magic. Our magic the art in magic, the theory of magic, the. He influenced many notable magicians, including nate leipzig, who said of devant, i basked in the performance of david devant, one of the finest entertainers in magic i ever hope to see. Our magic is a book that should be read and studied by every magician. The art in magic, the theory of magic, the practice of. It can still be valuable to consider theory based on the existing state of the art in 1911, but one must be willing to work it out from the midst of unfamiliar views on chemistry, electricity and other subjects. Devant lived in hampstead, london, where a blue plaque commemorating his residence was affixed to the house in 2003.
Also features contributions by thirty other famous magicians, including the likes of oswald williams, horace goldin and cecil lyle. David devant is not only a legend in magic but was a master performer. My magical life is part magic theory, and part biographical. I have finally gotten around to reading our magic by maskelyne and devant. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. Now is your chance to own a piece of history from one of magics. The art in magic the theory of magic the practice of magic. By covering topics such as presentation, principles and theory, rehearsal and more, magicians will be challenged to strive for a higher level of performance. The unabridged republication of part one, the art of magic, of our magic by nevil maskelyne and david devant. Our magic, maskelyne and devant 6 likes cosermann regular user indiana 143 posts. The art in magic, the theory of magic, the practice of magic nevil 18631924 maskelyne, david devant, harry. Secrets of my magic by david devant quality magic books.
Generally good condition, may have some folds to cover and shelf wear. Our magic by nevil maskelyne, david devant quality magic books. The magic cafe forum index food for thought our magic by maskelyne and devant 4 likes go to page 1 2 stonewick new user 81 posts. Maskelynes son nevil collaborated with devant on our magic 1911, an important source book on the theory of magic. In this book, david shares his insight on the art of magic, as well as some of his personal experiences along the way. David devant 22 february 1868 october 1941 was an english magician, shadowgraphist and film exhibitor. New listing vintage land of magic catalog gatlinburg tn tricks magician props guillotine. Our magic the art in magic, the theory of magic, the practice.
Parts 1 and 2 are of excellent quality but this digital edition is incomplete and only gets two stars. Other books in this top 10 list are the art of magic by t. Our magic by nevil maskelyne, david devant, 1911, e. The book features nevil maskelynes insightful look into the artistic and theoretical underpinnings of our art. Our magic kindle edition by maskelyne, nevil, devant. Nevil maskelyne and david devant masterfully describe the mechanics of building the act and the show. Anybody doing research on card moves or routines should have this index. Of that blackboard and newspaper, jim steinmeyer added an important insight into the in the opening words of one of his book tests.
The art in magic, the theory of magic, the practice of magic with nevil maskelyne. Our magic kindle edition by nevil maskelyne, david devant. Maskelyne was born in london, england in 1902, to magician nevil maskelyne and ada mary ardley. This book was rated one of the ten basic books for a working library of conjuring by h. One, it is a must read book for magic theory interested. Maskelyne was born in london, england in 1902, to magician nevil maskelyne and ada mary ardley career stage magician. Anybody doing research on card moves or routines should have this. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Our magic by nevil maskelyne, david devant martins. Maskelyne presents some very interesting information on the art, theory, and practice of magic. Much of the discussion of theory seemed out of date. His 1936 book of magic describes a range of stage tricks, including sleight of hand, card and rope tricks, and illusions of mindreading. Our magic by nevil maskelyne, david devant martins magic.
The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. This remarkable work, written by nevil maskelyne and david devant, who was unquestionably one of the greatest of english magicians to have ever lived. Devant was the author of several manuals on conjuring, including our magic. In part iii which comprises about half of the book the reader is taught by devant himself twelve of the choicest items. He is regarded by magicians as a consummate exponent of suave and witty presentation of stage illusion. He includes twelve of his choicest tricks with patter, from his own professional program.
The magic cafe forums our magic, maskelyne and devant. Our magic was a book written by nevil maskelyne and david devant with the intent to change the perception of art of magic from the preface. Maskelyne took as a partner david devant, the most famous magician in england. One notable feature of this work, which should, we believe, serve to prove the faith that is in us, consists in our unhesitating disclosure of original devices, and the modus opuandi of original experiments in magic. A 1937 pathe film, the famous illusionist, was made of maskelyne. The magic cafe forums our magic by maskelyne and devant. Jul 31, 2014 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Jan 07, 2011 i have finally gotten around to reading our magic by maskelyne and devant.
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