US Publishers Weekly, October 2002
This is a very personal volume, with Blaine's passionate, opinionated, determined personality evident on nearly every page... pure gold.
Book Description
'You don't get into magic; magic gets into you.'
In his long-awaited first book, David Blaine, downtown hipster and extraordinary illusionist, offers a unique exploration of the mysteries and history of the ancient art of magic.
In 1999 he was buried alive for seven days and seven nights in a Manhattan street. In November 2000 he survived being entombed in a six-ton solid block of ice for sixty-two hours. Over a million well-wishers came to witness this incredible feat of endurance, and 16 million watched when he emerged live on US television.
Mysterious Stranger brings Blaine's magic directly to his audience. In the book, you'll find:
- Mind-bending tricks the readers can learn to do themselves
- Interactive magic effects
- Mind-reading and psychic techniques
- David Blaine's unique perspective on the art of magic
- A copiously illustrated history of the art
- Exclusive autobiographical background and an insight into David's private world
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