The crates for blackstones illusions were painted orange so they. Blackstone jr performed the tire illusion on the best of magic in the uk about 15 years ago. The blackstone book of magic and illusion 9781557041777 by blackstone, harry. This page incorporated content from harry blackstone, jr. Magic, which encompasses the subgenres of illusion, stage magic, and close up magic, is a performing art in which audiences are entertained by tricks or illusions of seemingly impossible feats using natural means. They included the joker cutting batgirl up into multiple pieces, a variation of a classic multibox illusion, and the first use in many years of the jarrett pedestal to vanish wonder woman. Both harry and his father played every city large and small, said charles reynolds, himself an inventor of magic tricks and a historian who was coauthor of a book with harry jr. Magician harry blackstone was an author, an actor, an inventor, a casino showroom headliner, a tv personality, a teacher, a father, and the creator and performer of the longest running magic and illusion show ever to play broadway. It covers all aspects of magic starting with ancient china, going through medieval times and heavily emphasizing from 1850 1980. His father suggested a visit to the local library for magic books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In blackstone, a magicians life, magic historian dan waldron tackles the awesome task of telling the life story of the last great magician of magics golden age. Gay blackstone appeared in the season 10 episode 14 pawn stars episode tricky ricky, in 2014, and sold a vanishing birdcage prop used by both harry sr.
Blackstone, regina reynolds and charles reynolds 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The blackstone book of magic and illusion by harry. He was a great classical performer who had the voice and the presence of the classical. Blackstone book of magic and illusion harry blackstone on. Blackstone a magicians life by daniel waldron quality. The blackstone book of magic and illusion by harry blackstone jr. Harry bouton blackstone was a famed stage magician and illusionist of the 20th century. As a conjurer i have studied the classic works of many of the great old conjurers. The comic was adapted in 1948 into a radio series, blackstone, the magic.
The blackstone book of magic and illusion by harry blackstone. Harry blackstone 18851965 is the author of tricks anyone can do. The worlds best performance in the show magician master of illusion 3. Charles and regina reynolds are the authors of 100 years of magic posters.
Harry blackstone, jr 19341997 find a grave memorial. He also received the prestigious star of magic from the society of american magicians. The complete blackstone story and the history of magic from the 1920s to today. Blackstone s secrets of magic, by harry blackstone. If you are looking for a book to learn magic tricks, try something else like the mark wilson course in magic. Finally back in print, the complete blackstone story and the history of magic from the 1920s to today. Apr 20, 2006 i actually enjoyed the blackstone book of magic and illusion by harry blackstone jr.
Harry blackstone september 27, 1885 november 16, 1965 was an american magician and illusionist whose career spanned much of the 20th. From early days in vaudeville to the foremost illusion show in the world, blackstone. Blackstone instructs readers in sleightofhand tricks involving playing. May 16, 1997 the blackstone book of magic and illusion. Harry blackstone, author of the blackstone book of magic and illusion, on librarything. We can provide background decor as well as fullfunctioning magic illusions for use in film, television, and live theatre. Separate chapters deal with the psychology of magic as well as the 10 basic magic effects. In the blackstone book of magic and illusion published this year, mr. It is to be distinguished from paranormal magic which are effects claimed to be created through supernatural means. The main topic, and the topic most warmly covered by harry blackstone, jr. In blackstone, a magicians life, magic historian dan waldron tackles the awesome task of telling the life story of the last great magician of magic s golden age. Blackstone also coauthored three books, the blackstone book of magic tricks and illusion, theres one born every minute, my life as a magician, and reedited his fathers blackstone s secrets of magic tricks. There may be some people around with a vhsdvd of the performance. This unique volume, with over 250 photos and drawings, includes the complete blackstone story, along with a vivid and varied appreciation of the history, science, and art of illusion, from the temples of ancient egypt to the vaudeville stages of the 1920s to broadway, las vegas, and television, including profiles of the greatest stage magicians, sleightofhand entertainers.
The blackstone book of magic and illusion harry blackstone, charles reynolds, regina reynolds on. Blackstone book of magic and illusion by harry blackstone and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Of all of them blackstone is one of the most well known. Along the same lines, blackstone designed a series of magic trick kits that is still the standard for beginning magicians. Blackstone book of magic and illusion by harry blackstone.
Separate chapters deal with the psychology of magic, the 10 basic magic effects, and complete, illustrated instruction. Sold blackstone book of magic and illusion blackstone used book. Antique store specializing in magic collectibles, unusual ephemera, vintage posters, and rare books. Blackstone designed the illusions used on seaworlds water show featuring the dc comics superheroes. No magician in history was more honored by his peers than harry blackstone jr. The blackstone book of magic and illusion 1995 248. Buy the blackstone book of magic and illusion used book from. The magic cafe forums blackstone or dunningers books. The blackstone book of magic and illusion paperback october, 1995 by harry blackstone author. He was a great classical performer who had the voice and the presence of. To dan waldron with many thanks for preserving the heritage and being so generous with your help in this project magically harry blackstone jr.
Aug 21, 2018 the son of the great blackstone, one of the centurys master illusionists, harry jr. Separate chapters deal with the psychology of magic as well as the 10 basic magic effects that all tricks are based on. Signed by harry blackstone jr original and authentic circus of illusions souvenir book sold during harry blackstone jr. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The worlds best performance in the show magician master. The complete blackstone story and the history of m. From early days in vaudeville to the foremost illusion show in the world, blackstones life and career are among. Regina reynolds author of the blackstone book of magic. No magician in history has been more honored by his peers than magician harry blackstone jr. Adele, blackstones elusive moth, discusses being in the.
He customarily wore white tie and tails when performing, and he traveled with large illusions and a sizable cast of uniformed male and female assistants. But if you would like a general book about magic history, especially the careers of the blackstone family, this is a good book to get. Magic show a while back i discovered that i had an original film reel of the blackstone sr. Regina reynolds is the author of 100 years of magic posters 5.
The blackstone book of magic and illusion book by harry. June 30, 1934 may 14, 1997 was an american stage magician. June 30, 1934 may 14, 1997 was an american stage magician, author, and television performer. I am not sure if your father bought it from blackstone or george hippissly, as hippissly owned a number of blackstone props. It contains 20 classic magic routines in detailed execution. It covers all aspects of magic starting with ancient china, going through medieval times and. Blackstone was in the model of courtly, elegant predecessor magicians like howard thurston and harry kellar, and the last of that breed in america. Reynolds, regina and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Includes profiles of the greatest stage magicians, sleightofhand entertainers, and mentalists. The blackstone book of magic and illusion blackstone, harry, reynolds, charles, reynolds, regina on.
The son of the great blackstone, one of the centurys master illusionists, harry jr. The blackstone warehouse contains over 5000 square feet of magic illusions, props, set pieces, costumes, and magic. This book provides clear and simple explanations of some of the greatest tricks and illusions known to magic. In another illusion, a woman stepped into a cabinet in front of many bright. Signed by harry blackstone jr original and authentic circus of illusions theatre program from harry blackstone jr. The blackstone book of magic and illusion has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. Includes profiles of the greatest stage magicians, sleight of hand entertainers, and mentalists. While most of the effects described in it are on a beginner level though there are some really neat principles taught, it has a fascinating section on the types and psychology of magic as well as a lengthy section on the history of magic itself. The blackstone book of magic and illusion paperback 27 mar 2003 by harry blackstone author. September 27, 1885 november 16, 1965 was a famed stage magician and illusionist of the 20th century. Ive checked the blackstone book of magic out from the library more times than i can count. Boldly inscribed and signed by blackstone on the halftitle. The blackstone book of magic and illusion by harry, jr. Nov 10, 2014 adele, blackstones elusive moth, discusses being in the blackstone sr.
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