There was a secret code in his magic book, mysterious stranger, which led to a treasure. In mysterious stranger, blaine s book now available in softcover, youll learn the answers to all of these questions and many more. 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. This book, a hybrid of history, memoir and, of course, marketingdeciphering clues. 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. The book in your hands now reveals some of david blaine s most closely guarded secrets. In mysterious stranger, blaines book now available in softcover, youll learn the answers to all of these questions and many more. David blainewho was buried alivefor seven days and seven nights. 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. This is the 2003 edition of the original hardcover. 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. Mysterious stranger by david blaine, 9780375505737, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There are countable accolades regarding his elite career.
From the first profound illusions on the pages of the book, through the history of magic and the secrets. 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. David blaine s mysterious stranger is a very interesting and creative book. David blaine married, wife, girlfriend, ethnicity, death. David blaine biography affair, single, ethnicity, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is david blaine. 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. A book of magic by david blaine was published on october 29, 2002. More power to him for his success and maybe with some luck, i too will have a tv show.
David blaines annual salary has not been calculated but one thing we are certain of is. A book of magic inglese copertina rigida 1 ott 2002. 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. 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.
The book is an autobiography and armchair treasure hunt with instructions on performing magic tricks. David blaine pierces his biceps in front of an amazed ricky gervais in 2017 photo. David blaine dynamo magician impossible best magic tricks coin magic trick card tricks mind reading tricks best magicians in the world. David blaine mind reading revealed david blaine, smart. A book of magic by david blaine 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Mysterious stranger by david blaine hardcover penguin magic. This coin is available through good magic suppliers such as. The book in your hands nowrevealssome of david blaine\s most closely guarded secrets. Mysterious stranger by david blaine very good hardback.
If i wanted history of magic id get a history of magic book. In the book are secrets of mindbending magic that readers can learn to do for themselves and blaines. 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. 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. Scopri tutti i libri, leggi le informazioni sullautore e molto altro. At first i thought this book was going to be the history of magic. He worked on it intermittently from 1897 through 1908. The book is an autobiography and armchair treasure hunt. I purchased this book for myself as ive always found magic and david blaine intriguing. 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. If your a huge david blaine fan and are hoping to learn more about the mysterious stranger through this book that will not happen. Mysterious stranger and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Often touted as the new houdini, blaine is a consummate magician as well as endurance artist and an important force in the field for his advocacy of street magic. I didnt really know what to expect when i first started reading it but must say i was pleasantly surprised by this book. David blaine s most popular book is mysterious stranger. A latterday hou the book in your hands now reveals some of david blaine s most closely guarded secrets. Mysterious stranger by david blaine overdrive rakuten. A book of magic a collection of his memoirs and a guide to magic tricks. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. It has an interesting blend of david blaines personal history, as well as history of various famous magicians. Blaine plays it pretty close to the vest concerning information about his private life. See all books authored by david blaine, including mysterious stranger. David blaines early life, childhood, and education david blaine.
The book in your hands now reveals some of david blaines most c. This is the paperback edition of the david blaine biographymagic book that was on the new york times bestseller list. David blaine is an undisputed master of magic, illusion and endurance. Part autobiography, part history, and part armchair treasure hunt, the book also includes instructions on how to perform basic card tricks and illusions. A book of magic by david blaine 0375505733 9780375505737. A book of magic by david blaine 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. See more ideas about david, the magicians and david blaine street magic. A book of magic by street magician david blaine was published on october 29, 2002 by random house.
Signed green apple books and music, publisher weeklys bookstore of the year. Jan 23, 2019 david blaine dynamo magician impossible best magic tricks coin magic trick card tricks mind reading tricks best magicians in the world. The one and same who becamethe world\s only living ice cube in worldfamous times squareand who. A book of magic by david blaine 2002, hardcover at the best online. Blaines coauthor ratso pads the book with history of magic 90% of the book is this but come on blaine thats not why anyones reading your damn book. David blaine performs a very cool card mind reading trick. David blaine again used this impressive trick where he pushed a cigarette through a quarter. David blaine, downtown hipster and extraordinary illusionist, offers an exploration of the mysteries and history of the ancient art of magic. I highly recommend this book for any fans of david blaine or of magic in general. A book of magic by david blaine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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. 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. The book in your hands nowrevealssome of david blaine \s most closely guarded secrets. This trick uses a very clever gimmicked coin where the middle temporarily opens to let the cigarette through and later closes so the hole is virtually invisible to the spectator. In this spirited book, his first, blaine offers readers a magical extravaganza on paper, a mix of autobiography, history of magic, howto do magic. He does share his mothers story of fighting cancer. David blaine has books on goodreads with 1084 ratings. He performed close up magic and mind reading tricks to strangers in the street. David blaines mysterious stranger is a very interesting and creative book. 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. Books by david blaine author of mysterious stranger. A secret method to perform this easy card trick is then ul easy magic. Oct 01, 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. David blaine books list of books by author david blaine.
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. Theres like 3 paragraphs about blaines life and a handful more about his work. Dynamo vs david blaine top 10 amazing magic tricks. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Oct 29, 2002 david blaine s mysterious stranger is a very interesting and creative book. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. David blaine is an american world recordbreaking magician, illusionist and endurance artist who is mostly known for his television series street magic. Throughout the book blaine offers anecdotes about magics rich history and behind the scenes information about his career so far. Similarly, his endurance tests also kept getting harder and harder. Review book mysterious stranger, david blaine magic week.
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. The book in your hands now reveals some of david blaines most closely guarded secrets. In mysterious stranger, blaine s brandnew hardbound book, youll learn the answers to all of these questions and many more. David blaine married, wife, girlfriend, ethnicity, death, net. The reader will also learn a multitude of inside secrets with which he or she too can mystify anyone. He does share his mothers story of fighting cancer, briefly winning and then ultimately losing the battle. In mysterious stranger, blaines brandnew hardbound book, youll learn the answers to all of these questions and many more. I think the book offers an insight into magic and its history. This is the hardback edition of the david blaine biographymagic book that was on the new york times bestseller list.
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 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. 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. 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.
Plus, david even tips his hat on a few secrets you can use to impress your friends and family. David blaine, mysterious stranger p106 personally, i like some of my tricks better than blaines. Jun 21, 2018 david blaine, the infamous street magician, illusionist and endurance artist, published a book, mysterious stranger, in october 2002. The mysterious stranger is a novel attempted by the american author mark twain.
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