The Last Greatest Magician in the World: Howard Thurston versus Houdini & the Battles of the American Wizards
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (509 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1585428450 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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3) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. From Publishers Weekly Expanding on his chapters on Howard Thurston in his history of magic, Hiding the Elephant, Steinmeyer produces an engaging full-length biography of the man Orson Welles called œthe master. Tracing the magician™s rise to fame, this volume neatly juggles his marriages and his magic with his triumphs, travails, showmanship, and marketing ballyhoo (œThe Wonder Show of the Universe). All rights reserved. While Houdini™s daring stunts were legendary, Steinmeyer says Thurston was the public™s favorite, captivating audiences with his œself-assured grandeur. . Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Thurston gained fame in the early part of the 20th century with his œRising Card Trick, in which he levitated cards named by audience members. He successfully changed with the times, going from street performances to wagon tours through the West. (Feb. He then became a
B. Robinson said HOWARD THURSTON LIVES AGAIN!. Jim Steinmeyer's excellent new biography of Howard Thurston (1869-19HOWARD THURSTON LIVES AGAIN! Jim Steinmeyer's excellent new biography of Howard Thurston (1869-1936) is a welcome addition to the literature of the theatre and that of the history of magic. The dogged research by the author is noticeable on every page as we find our subject first on the outskirts of society as . 6) is a welcome addition to the literature of the theatre and that of the history of magic. The dogged research by the author is noticeable on every page as we find our subject first on the outskirts of society as . Very Interesting Book Gary Hartner Very interesting, easy to read and informative book. A glimpse into the turn of the twentieth century. My only negative is that the book only explains a few of the illusions.. liked it alot Dee McKay gave it to grandson (12) for Christmas. liked it alot
He won with a bigger show, a more successful reputation, and the title of America's greatest magician. Everyone knows Houdini-but who was Thurston? In this rich, vivid biography of the "greatest magician in the world," celebrated historian of stage magic Jim Steinmeyer captures the career and controversies of the wonder-worker extraordinaire, Howard Thurston. His touring production was an American institution for nearly thirty years, and Thurston earned a brand name equal to Ziegfeld or Ringling Brothers. Steinmeyer explores the stage and psychological rivalry between Thurston and Houdini during the first decades of the twentieth century- a contest that Thurston won. The public's fickleness over magicians has left Thurston all but forgotten today. Here is the seminal biography of the magician's magician, Howard Thurston, a man who surpassed Houdini in the eyes of showmen and fans and set the standard fro how stage magic is performed t
. He lives in Los Angeles, CA. Jim Steinmeyer is the critically acclaimed author of The Glorious Deception, Charles Fort, and Hiding the Elephant, a Los Angeles Times bestseller. He is also a leading designer of magic illusion who has done work for television, Broadway, and many of the best-known names in modern magic