Ebook - Jim Steinmeyer - The Complete Jarrett (Digital Download)
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Introducing 'The Complete Jarrett' Digital Edition
'The Complete Jarrett' is the definitive digital compilation of Guy E. Jarrett's legendary and controversial 1936 text, 'Jarrett Magic,' masterfully curated and expanded by Jim Steinmeyer, with an introduction by John A. McKinven. This isn't just a reprint; it's a meticulously enhanced deep dive into the mind of one of magic's most unconventional and influential figures. For decades, Jarrett's original work was a highly sought-after rarity, a clandestine gem passed among serious practitioners. Now, this comprehensive digital edition grants instant access to its profound wisdom and audacious insights, making a previously elusive masterpiece readily available to a new generation of magicians and historians alike.
Unveiling Jarrett's Groundbreaking Genius
Guy Jarrett was a revolutionary, renowned for constructing illusions for the likes of Thurston, leading Broadway shows, sideshows, and world's fairs. Believing that 'a lot of magic could be better,' he encapsulated his groundbreaking secrets and philosophies in his own hand-printed text, forever changing the landscape of magic. The original 'Jarrett Magic' became famous not only for its astonishing secrets but also for its insightful stories, alternately hilarious, biting, and bracingly honest. 'The Complete Jarrett' goes far beyond Steinmeyer's 1981 'Jarrett.' It meticulously reproduces every single page of Jarrett's original work, ensuring absolute authenticity. The true magic, however, lies in the extensive enhancements: over 250 photos and drawings, many of which are newly created diagrams, illuminate Jarrett's complex designs with unprecedented clarity. Jim Steinmeyer, a revered historian and creator in his own right, has painstakingly unearthed and included newly discovered historical information about Jarrett's life, his groundbreaking Broadway shows, iconic feature illusions, and the genuine secrets behind his most remarkable magic. This newly integrated material offers critical context and never-before-seen revelations, making this edition an invaluable resource.
A Post-Graduate Course in the Art of Magic
'The Complete Jarrett' is unequivocally a post-graduate course in the art of magic, taught by Guy Jarrett himself, filtered through the expert lens of Jim Steinmeyer. It's a fascinating, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding journey into the mind of a one-of-a-kind genius. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking deeper understanding, a magic historian keen on primary sources, or an aspiring illusionist looking for genuine secrets and philosophical foundations, this digital download offers an unparalleled resource. Immerse yourself in the history, the controversy, and the astonishing genius that defined a pivotal era of stage illusion, now presented in its most complete and accessible form, ready to inspire and inform your own magical journey.
Original Specs
Written By Guy E. Jarrett and Jim Steinmeyer with an
Introduction by John A. McKinven
In 1981, Jim Steinmeyer produced Jarrett, but that was only part of the story... The Complete Jarrett is a spectacular new edition of the infamous Jarrett Magic, the controversial 1936 text on stage illusions. Guy Jarrett had constructed illusions for Thurston, for leading Broadway shows, sideshows and world's fairs. He thought a lot of magic could be better and put his secrets and philosophies in his own hand-printed text, and he changed magic forever. The secrets were astonishing, the stories were insightful, and the book became famous as one of the best reads in magic-alternately hilarious, biting and just plain honest. For many decades the book was a highly-sought rarity. The Complete Jarrett is a completely new edition, reproducing every page of Jarrett's original work with over 250 photos and drawings, including many new diagrams for this edition. For the first time, Jim Steinmeyer has included newly discovered historical information on Jarrett, his Broadway shows, feature illusions and the secrets of his remarkable magic. It's a beautiful publication and an important, fascinating look at the art.
The Complete Jarrett is a post-graduate course in magic, taught by magic's one-of-a-kind genius, Guy Jarrett.
