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Magic Is Dead

My Journey into the World's Most Secretive Society of Magicians

by Ian Frisch
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A journalist recounts his life-changing journey through the secret world of underground magic in this "funny, illuminating, and personal" memoir (Brooklyn Rail)
When struggling journalist Ian Frisch came across magician Chris Ramsey on Instagram, he knew he had the makings of a good story. But what began as a simple profile piece led Ian to the52—a secret society of magicians determined to revolutionize their ancient artform under the mantra Magic Is Dead.
As Ian gains entry to the52, he forms close bonds with its founding members—Laura London, Daniel Madison, and Chris Ramsay. He attends private gatherings of the most extraordinary magicians working today, follows them to magic conventions in Las Vegas and England, and discovers some of the best tricks of the trade. He also goes behind the scenes of a Netflix magic show and encounters David Blaine, Penn Jillette, and Dynamo, the U.K.'s most famous magician.
As Ian tells the story of the52, and his role as its most unlikely member, he reveals his own connection with trickery and deceit, sharing how he first learned the elements of magic from his poker-playing mother. Rich with the history of magic and populated with a cast of fascinating characters, Magic Is Dead is a page-turning work of immersive journalism coupled with a young man searching for himself.

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  • Release date

    March 19, 2024

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    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780062839305

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780062839305
      • File size: 4400 KB

  • Languages

    • English

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  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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  • English

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