Cardini The Suave Deceiver (Book)

AVAILABLE AGAIN AND BACK IN-STOCK! CARDINI the Suave Deceiver and what a deceiver he was! His Magic was flawless, his execution, brilliant and original. For the very first time, his legendary act is revealed, step by step. Nothing is left out. Detailed photos lead you down a wondrous path that few today can even imagine let alone duplicate. His entire life is chronicled in over 500 pages, packed with rare photos, posters, letters, etc. with many secrets revealed for the very first time. Over 800 illustrations; 350 frame by frame shots of his act plus a beautiful color section. This is a must for anyone wishing to emulate the very best Magic has had to offer. A Magic historian's delight; every Magic library should have a copy. There is literally something for everyone in this great tome. At last! Perhaps the greatest magician of all time, CARDINI finally receives the wonderful book he deserves. A master of sleight-of-hand, a show-business success, a classic act that changed the course of his art and a builder of intricate miracles, CARDINI is here unveiled in depth and with great insight by John Fisher, a wizard of words. Granted access to the personal notebooks, scrapbooks, and memorabilia of CARDINI, John Fisher has crafted not only a revelatory biography but also a fine piece of magical literature. CARDINI'S legendary act is explained in detail, moment by moment, for the first time in print, but his amazing life story is also revealed in this fascinating work. To top it all off, the book begins with Lance Burton paying tribute to CARDINI in a heartfelt, inspiring preface. Hardbound, with top-quality satin-finish paper, smyth-sewn for added durability, with a heavy full-color glossy dust jacket.