Book Review

Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897-1899

I’ve read many Houdini biographies, and the experience often feels like watching a favorite movie, where I can quote the lines and know exactly what is coming next. This book is different

Lesser Magic

This book feels like sitting down for a fascinating, dreamy, and occasionally infuriating afternoon chat with one of magic’s preeminent mystics

Comedy, Character & Control

Comedy, Character & Control is a collection of short essays covering everything from character building, writing comedy, and handling hecklers, to resetting a show and laying out an indepth discussion of the Bill in Lemon routine.

Six

Translated to the page by John Lovick, the four essays are interesting, but cover familiar material for long-time fans

The Balloon Busker’s Ultimate Guide

When I received The Balloon Busker’s Ultimate Guide to Making Money, I thought, “I’m not a busker. I’ve never made a single balloon animal!” I’m delighted to report that Jay Collen’s book, just 55 pages, is a modern handbook packed with wisdom