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Nicholas Einhorn Publishes “The Art of Magic and Sleight of Hand.”

The Art of Magic and Sleight of Hand

He is just 27 years old but has already been named the UK’s Magic Circle Close-Up Magician of the Year (his second win, his first in 1996) and has now published the tome The Art of Magic and Sleight of Hand.

The book contains his instruction and photographs by John Freeman and available at Amazon.com both in the States and in the UK.

It is interesting to read his thoughts on the exposure of magic secrets to educate. If you have visited his website(a very professional venture and on our Links of Fame), you see that he is very careful about keeping our secrets secret from prying eyes but as he noted in a recent UK interview, “It is a kind of catch-22. If there were no books telling people how to do magic, it would be difficult for people to become interested in magic.”

He has struck a great balance by turning out a quality book that demonstrates his respect for the secrets that allow us to make money entertaining. It is a great book for the student of magic or even those new to the craft.

Here is some interesting trivia. According to Amazon.com, people who purchased Mr. Einhorn’s book also purchased the following:

  • Clean Underwear from Amazon’s Target Store
  • Ladybug Rain Boots from Amazon’s Nordstrom Store
  • Arm Warmers from Amazon’s Urban Outfitters Store
  • Cheetah Print Slippers from Amazon’s Old Navy Store

    I have no idea what that means but there is apparently a desire by readers of the book to be clean and comfortable. That has got to be a good sign.

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    December 5th, 2002 | Category: Magic News | Leave a comment

    Mother Mourns Loss of Magician Son

    There was a very moving article in the Niles Herald-Spectator today.
    Ted McNealy, a young magician in the Niles, Illinois area took his own
    life in June after battling schizophrenia.

    His mother, Karin
    Valerius-McNealy, told the paper, ?My son was my heart,? she said.
    ?When he died, I died with him.? Our prayers our with Ms.
    Valerius-McNealy, her family and all who affected by Ted’s passing.
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    December 5th, 2002 | Category: Magic News | Leave a comment

    How Can I Do This Trick — Lot’s of Ideas!

    The Mystery Trick – What’s Your Suggestion?

    Here’s the link to the premise of the trick. I published the idea not only here but also on the Ring2100 listserve. The virtual ring is quickly becoming one of my favorite services in magicdom. I received five suggestions for methods and I agreed that I would only publish the secret if the author permitted — so far, none have.

    Two magicians recalled that the trick was close to something previously either published or offered in a lecture. There are some very intelligent folks in this art. I have been so impressed by the quality of the thinking and their willingness to share the ideas with insidemagic.com.

    I don’t think the trick as set forth is solved yet but we are well on our way. Please let me know if you have any ideas and we’ll try to find a way to secure the secrets but at the same time give credit as it should be given to the amazing inventors out there.

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    December 5th, 2002 | Category: Magic Stories | Leave a comment