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Fooling Houdini: Adventures in the World of Magic

Fooling Houdini: Adventures in the World of Magic

by Alex Stone (Author)

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    Paperback 2013

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Synopsis

Alex Stone, part of the underground magic circuit, is determined to take his lifelong hobby to the professional level, to reach the pinnacle of this bizarre world and become a master magician. Combining his passion for magic with his studies in Physics, Stone takes us on a journey through a strange and colourful subculture of brilliant characters - a blind card sharp, street-hustlers, Las Vegas showmen and world-leading scientists - as he seeks answers to the questions about the limits of perception and the psychology of deception and decision-making. By pulling back the curtain, Stone reveals the principles and history of some of the greatest tricks ever performed.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 320
 Publisher: Windmill Books
Published: 04 Jul 2013
ISBN 10: 0099537338
ISBN 13: 9780099537335
Book Overview: An insider's tour through the strange and secretive world of magic - exploring the ancient art of deception and the mysteries of human nature

Media Reviews
An enthralling journey into the world of magic. Alex Stone writes with a winning voice that you'll want to follow anywhere. -- Joshua Foer, author of Moonwalking with Einstein
Bursting with energy, inventiveness, and a sense of wonder on every page. -- Steven Levitt, author of Freakonomics
Fooling Houdini is a delight. He writes with wit and scientific sharpness and grand humour. He immerses us in a fascinating world few have entered. -- Buzz Bissinger, author of Father's Day and Friday Night Lights
Mr. Stone's chequered history in magicianship sets the stage for Fooling Houdini, his cheery, inquisitive book about a world where math, physics, cognitive science and pure geeky fanaticism intersect. While it nominally describes the author's efforts to improve his sleight of hand and regain his self-respect, Fooling Houdini is more than a series of anecdotes. It's an effort to explore the colourful subculture of magic devotees and the serious, theoretical basis for the tricks they do. * New York Times *
In Fooling Houdini, Stone recounts with humour and humility his love affair with magic and the experience it affords him... To wrtie a captivating and charming book all about magic is a hard trick to pull off, but like all good magicians, Stone makes it seem effortless. * Catherine de Lange, New Scientist *
Author Bio
Alex Stone has written for Harper's, Discover, Science, and The Wall Street Journal. He lives in New York City.