Ebook - An Essay on Magic by Robert E. Neale (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unlock the Profound Artistry of Magic
Step into the mind of a true master with 'An Essay on Magic' by Robert E. Neale, the highly anticipated Book 3 in his acclaimed Trilogy of Magic. This groundbreaking digital download is not merely a collection of tricks; it's a deep dive into the very essence of what makes magic resonate. Following his influential works on 'illusion' and 'wonder,' Neale now articulates his comprehensive general theory of magic, a framework that both explains and celebrates the artform by demonstrating its inherent connection to everyday human needs and desires. Prepare to redefine your understanding of performance and craft magic that truly matters.
Transform Your Performances with Revolutionary Insights
This essential ebook offers magicians an unparalleled opportunity to elevate their craft. Neale's theory provides a powerful lens through which to view and construct performances, empowering you to create experiences with greater significance and lasting impact. Move beyond fleeting astonishment and learn how to embed your magic with meaning that stays with your audience long after the final applause. This isn't just about 'how' to do a trick; it's about 'why' a trick works and 'what' makes it truly magical.
Discover Exclusive Routines and Bonus Principles
Beyond the profound theoretical insights, 'An Essay on Magic' generously includes 38 of Robert E. Neale's innovative magic routines, all published here for the very first time. Each routine is presented with a fully developed presentation, providing you with practical, ready-to-use material that embodies Neale's unique approach. As an extra bonus, this digital edition features 'Very Small Worlds,' a separate manuscript dedicated to two powerful new principles for astonishing magic with playing cards. This comprehensive offering ensures both intellectual stimulation and immediate practical application for your magical repertoire.
Praise for a Modern Master
Robert E. Neale's contributions to magic have garnered widespread acclaim from the industry's most respected figures. Michael Weber lauded his ability to 'see the real magic which exists in the world,' while Barrie Richardson praised his 'arresting ideas' and routines that 'Mozart would applaud with glee.' Max Maven, Jeff McBride, and Eugene Burger all speak to Neale's unique ability to provoke thought, inspire, and rearrange understanding. Edited with an extensive introduction by Lawrence Hass and featuring 62 illustrations by Kiva Singh, this digital ebook is a monumental work, destined to become a cornerstone in any serious magician's library.
Original Specs
Between 1998-2000 Robert E. Neale wrote three important books, each one on a topic that is central to magicians: illusion, wonder, and magic itself.
An Essay on Magic is Book 3 in this long-awaited, highly acclaimed TRILOGY OF MAGIC. In these pages Bob Neale articulates his important, influential general theory of magic. The theory both explains and celebrates the artful work of magicians by showing how stage magic grows out of everyday human needs and desires. Bob Neale also shows how his theory can help magicians create performances with greater significance and lasting impact.
An Essay on Magic includes 38 of Bob Neale's innovative magic routines, all of which are published here for the first time. Each routine comes with a fully developed presentation. As an extra bonus, this book includes Very Small Worlds - a separate manuscript that develops two powerful new principles for astonishing magic with playing cards.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Paperback: 516 pages. Edited with an extensive introduction by Lawrence Hass. 62 illustrations by Kiva Singh.
WORDS OF PRAISE
Praise for Books 1 and 2 of Bob Neale's Trilogy of Magic
Michael Weber: "Robert Neale has done something important for the art of magic. [In The Magic of Celebrating Illusion] he has given us a book full of ways and means by which we can see past our self-imposed illusions in order to more clearly see the real magic which exists in the world.... Long live Robert Neale."
Barrie Richardson: "Bob Neale is a wonder.... His ideas are arresting. His insights stretch your mind and make you shake your head with awe, wonder, and respect. And his magic routines are what Mozart would applaud with glee."
Genii Magazine: "The Sense of Wonder is packed with material. Theorists and those with a love for the mathematical and topological will be thoughtfully engaged."
MAGIC Magazine: "Robert Neale is a unique thinker, and The Magic of Celebrating Illusion is essential reading for [any magician] who enjoys a challenge, rather than being spoon-fed the latest one-trick DVD."
Praise for Bob Neale
Max Maven: "Bob Neale has a rare ability to create magic with an intellectual whimsy. The result is simultaneously provocative, profound, and just plain fun. I am a fan...."
Jeff McBride: "Bob Neale is my hero.... It astonishes me how he can transform even some of the darkest situations of the human condition into light, humor, and inspiration."
Eugene Burger: "Reading Bob Neale's work is always an adventure. He tugs and pushes us beyond what we think we know and suddenly rearranges things in a completely unexpected way...."
