The book in your hands now reveals some of david blaines most closely guarded secrets. David blaines mysterious stranger is a very interesting and creative book. I purchased this book for myself as ive always found magic and david blaine intriguing. The magic cafe forums david blaines mysterious stranger. The one and same who becamethe world s only living ice cube in worldfamous times squareand who. From the first profound illusions on the pages of the book, through the history of magic and the secrets. David blainewho was buried alivefor seven days and seven nights. Street magic, left puzzled by his seemingly psychic ability, and shocked by his life threatening stunts for which he is best known for. There are countable accolades regarding his elite career. Apr 29, 2005 david blaine, mysterious stranger p106 personally, i like some of my tricks better than blaine s. More power to him for his success and maybe with some luck, i too will have a tv show. Part autobiography, part history, and part armchair treasure hunt, the book also includes instructions on how to perform basic card tricks and illusions. Mysterious stranger allows readers to bring blaines magic directly into their minds, demonstrating his belief that you dont get into magic, magic gets into you.
In the book are secrets of mindbending magic that readers can learn to do for themselves and blaines perspective on what the art of magic is. Great book i suggest everyone buy it including the people who dont seem to understand why mr blaine does what he does and what thought went into developing his charecter or lack there of. He performed close up magic and mind reading tricks to strangers in the street. He was just twenty three when street magic first aired on abc, transforming televised magic by.
The book takes you on a tour of the world through david s eyes by making you feel like youre reading his personal journal as he recounts his experiences abroad and gives behind the. Oct 29, 2002 if your a huge david blaine fan and are hoping to learn more about the mysterious stranger through this book that will not happen. He has changed the face of modern magic and reading this book thouroughly will help you understand why and how. Mysterious stranger allows readers to bring blaine s magic directly into their minds, demonstrating his belief that you dont get into magic, magic gets into you. The book in your hands now reveals some of david blaines most c. He does share his mother s story of fighting cancer, briefly winning and then ultimately losing the battle. David blaine, downtown hipster and extraordinary illusionist, offers an exploration of the mysteries and history of the ancient art of magic. Im just getting into magic, and im absolutely blown away by david blaine. David blaine mind reading revealed david blaine, smart. A book of magic book online at best prices in india on. The book in your hands nowrevealssome of david blaines most closely guarded secrets. Jan 10, 2020 david blaine biography affair, single, ethnicity, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is david blaine.
In mysterious stranger, blaines book now available in softcover, youll learn the answers to all of these questions and many more. Millions of people around the world have witnessed the magic of david blaine, but who is david, where did he come from and how does he do it. I was drawn to the mystifying cover and after thumbing through the book and seeing all the intriguing photographs and clever style and format, i knew i had to check this book out even though i was not aware of blaine s work save for headlines for his sensational stunts. He is famous for his street magic and his endurance feats that defy explanation. David blaine s mysterious stranger is a very interesting and creative book. Blaine s coauthor ratso pads the book with history of magic 90% of the book is this but come on blaine that s not why anyone s reading your damn book. Sherri skanes, a retired school teacher in ventura, ca, solved the intricate, cryptographic puzzle buried within the pages of magician david blaines new york times bestselling book mysterious stranger. The magic cafe forums david blaines mysterious stranger book.
I think the book offers an insight into magic and it s history. The first pleasant surprise then, on examining this monochrome tome, was to find that it most definitely was not just a piece of fastprint flotsam. Jun 21, 2018 david blaine, the infamous street magician, illusionist and endurance artist, published a book, mysterious stranger, in october 2002. Mysterious stranger brings blaines magic directly to his audience. In this spirited book, his first, blaine offers readers a magical extravaganza on paper, a mix of autobiography, history of magic, how. Like his illusions, theres more to david blaine than meets the eye david blaine, downtown hipster and extraordinary illusionist, offers an exploration of the mysteries and history of the ancient art of magic. A book of magic by street magician david blaine was published on october 29, 2002 by random house. While the beginning of the book was primarily about other magicians, it eventually goes into more about david blaine himself although tidbits about him are throughout and into stunts. David blaine is an american world recordbreaking magician, illusionist and endurance artist who is mostly known for his television series street magic.
Oct 29, 2002 david blaine s mysterious stranger is a very interesting and creative book. David blaines early life, childhood, and education david blaine was born and. The book in your hands now reveals some of david blaine s most closely guarded secrets. I was disappointed that there was not more about david blaine himself i would love to know more about what fuels his persona, however i guess that would take away from his mystical appeal. At the sight of david blaines bloody, beating heartwhich the hunky illusionist had just ripped out of his own scrawny chestcarson daly lost all control of his sterling interviewing skills.
Rating is available when the video has been rented. There s like 3 paragraphs about blaine s life and a handful more about his work. Damien hirst in mysterious stranger, david blaine, the inscrutable brooklyn magician whose unique style disarming sleights of hand, and deathdefying feats have brought him international acclaim shares the secrets and the wonders of his art. David blaine is the greatest magician who ever lived. A book of magic by david blaine 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. A book of magic by david blaine 2002, hardcover at the best online. Howard stern made that onair proclamation, a sentiment echoed by penn jillette of penn and teller, who referred to davids street magic as the best tv magic special ever done. So naturally when i heard about the release of his new book mysterious stranger, i had to order a copy. Similarly, his endurance tests also kept getting harder and harder. I wouldnt be involved in magic now if not for david blaines specials in the late 90s. The one and same who becamethe worlds only living ice cube in worldfamous times squareand who. David blaine is an american illusionist and endurance artist. In mysterious stranger, blaines brandnew hardbound book, youll learn the answers to all of these questions and many more. For 16 months, my life was beset by just blaine crazy folks, for it quickly became known that i penned the treasure hunt for his new book.
A book of magic a collection of his memoirs and a guide to magic tricks. I was drawn to the mystifying cover and after thumbing through the book and seeing all the intriguing photographs and clever style and format, i knew i had to check this book out even though i was not aware of blaines work save for headlines for his sensational stunts. David blaine pierces his biceps in front of an amazed ricky gervais in 2017 photo. In the book are secrets of mindbending magic that readers can learn to do for themselves and blaines. Ever since then i have been amazed by his tv series david blaine. Even if you are unfamiliar with the author s accomplishments as a magician and stunt artist, you will still be intrigued and entertained by mysterious stranger. David blaine married, wife, girlfriend, ethnicity, death, net. David blaine married, wife, girlfriend, ethnicity, death. October 29, 2002, david blaines book, mysterious stranger. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book in your hands nowrevealssome of david blaine s most closely guarded secrets. I think the book offers an insight into magic and its history. The book takes you on a tour of the world through davids eyes by making you feel like youre reading his personal journal as he recounts his experiences abroad and gives behind the. He ends with a knucklewhitening account of his pillar stunt, a dream manifesto read.
Our minds have no limits and suggested resources including books of general interest at the top. I will truly know that i have succeeded in magic when i visit here and everyone is complaining that sensei strange is not a magician. The book is an autobiography and armchair treasure hunt with instructions on performing magic tricks. Dubbed a hipster houdini by people s dan jewel, david blaine is a magician and endurance artist who has been buried alive for a week and stuck in a block of ice for nearly three daysboth in front of the peering eyes of millions in new yorks times square. His means of income is not limited to his shows, the magician has also taken the path of a writer and has published a magical book titled mysterious stranger which was released on october 29,2002. Even if you are unfamiliar with the authors accomplishments as a magician and stunt artist, you will still be intrigued and entertained by mysterious stranger. Blaines reflective side surfaced as well in his 2002 book mysterious stranger, which turned the tables on those who debunked blaines tricks by freely revealing the secrets to many of them. David blaine, mysterious stranger p106 personally, i like some of my tricks better than blaines. In mysterious stranger, blaine s brandnew hardbound book, youll learn the answers to all of these questions and many more.
Dynamo vs david blaine top 10 amazing magic tricks. In the book are secrets of mindbending magic that readers can learn to do for themselves and blaine s perspective on what the art of magic is. David blaines early life, childhood, and education david blaine. Blaine has also launched a magical book mysterious stranger on october 29, 2002. If i wanted history of magic id get a history of magic book. He does share his mothers story of fighting cancer, briefly winning and then ultimately losing the battle. Mysterious stranger by david blaine hardcover penguin magic. The book is an autobiography and armchair treasure hunt. In mysterious stranger, blaine s book now available in softcover, youll learn the answers to all of these questions and many more. If your a huge david blaine fan and are hoping to learn more about the mysterious stranger through this book that will not happen. A book of magic by david blaine was published on october 29, 2002. These include being buried alive, hanging upside down for 40 hours, being encased in a massive block of ice and fasting for 44 days. David blaine is an undisputed master of magic, illusion and endurance. It has an interesting blend of david blaines personal history, as well as history of various famous magicians.
One by yours truly, one by the winner, sherri skanes, and one by jeff briden who bravely navigates the. The reader will also learn a multitude of inside secrets with which he or she too can mystify anyone. I highly recommend this book for any fans of david blaine or of magic in general. David blaine, the infamous street magician, illusionist and endurance artist, published a book, mysterious stranger, in october 2002. He does share his mothers story of fighting cancer. After coming across david blaines latest tv special real or magic and watching his jawdropping card tricks performed in front of people with insanely wild reactions, i instantly became overwhelmed with curiosity and began researching more about this. Mysterious stranger by david blaine overdrive rakuten. Blaine plays it pretty close to the vest concerning information about his private life. A secret method to perform this easy card trick is then ul easy magic. There was a secret code in his magic book, mysterious stranger, which led to a treasure. David blaine performs a very cool card mind reading trick. David blaines annual salary has not been calculated but one thing. There are several deconstructions of the treasure hunt.
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