25 Years In The Desert (Book)

Compiled for The World Magic Seminar XXV, by Nick Saint-Erne 1978-2002 This is a colorful and historical book capturing the highlights of the Desert Magic Seminar turned World Magic Seminar—covering the past 25 years. A virtual “Who’s Who” in the magic world—gives the ‘Beginning’ and the stories behind it; the advent of the “Big Dollar” Competitions (i.e., the first ever $10,000 Close-Up Contest in America,) and who the winners were; the breath-taking visit to Siegfried & Roy’s home and a fabulous “backstage” visit with Siegfried & Roy; Lance Burton’s “Teen Contest” inspiration; the fun with Jimmy Grippo and Johnny Paul; the East Coast Legend (Slydini) joins up with the West Coast Legend (Dai Vernon)—the fun they had and also the $40,000 Comedy Challenge. There were great international acts: Omar Pasha, Netcheporenko, Le Grand Davide, Paul Daniels, Hans Moretti, Salvano, Finn Jon, Mr. Electric, Shimada, Brachetti—and many, many more. Genii Magazine archive reviews by Bill Larsen. This book gives the dates, times, places, personalities and winners—they are all in this book. Truly entertaining and a collectors must!

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