Ebook - Orson Welles: The Man Who Was Magic by Barton Whaley (Digital Download)
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Unveiling Orson Welles: The Man Who Was Magic
Step into the mind of a true visionary with 'Orson Welles: The Man Who Was Magic,' a groundbreaking ebook by Barton Whaley. This isn't just another biographical account; it's a compelling case study of an individual who mastered 'out-of-the-box' thinking, consistently delivering the unexpected 'Third Option.' Whaley, celebrated by international intelligence communities as the 'defining expert' in deception and counterdeception, masterfully illustrates how Welles' life and creative process embody the very kernel of all deception theory.
Beyond Citizen Kane: A Genius Reappraised
Prepare to see Orson Welles in an entirely new light. Moving far beyond the singular focus on 'Citizen Kane,' this ebook meticulously reveals the breadth of his extraordinary talents across stage, radio, film, and magic. Forget the 'pitiful individual' narratives some biographers have painted; Whaley shatters old myths, presenting Welles as the extraordinarily multi-talented and creative thinker he truly was. From his early exploits as a boy magician to his theatrical triumphs and cinematic innovations, you'll witness the unparalleled genius of a man whose influence stretched across diverse artistic landscapes.
Master Deception and Creative Strategy
This unique presentation not only personifies Whaley's profound Deception Theory but also offers unparalleled insight into strategic thinking. By dissecting Welles' life through this lens, readers gain a profound understanding of how to anticipate, create, and detect deception. Each chapter, from 'The Making Of A Magus' to 'F For Fake - Deception Pure And Simple,' serves as a masterclass in ingenuity, cunning, and artistic vision. It's an essential read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of magic, cinema, psychology, and strategic intelligence.
An Unprecedented Chronology of a Creative Titan
Journey through Welles' remarkable life, from his formative years and early theatrical endeavors in Dublin and New York, through his legendary Hollywood period, and into his fascinating role as a 'World Vagabond.' The ebook meticulously chronicles every phase of his career, illuminating how his magical background influenced his groundbreaking work. Discover his interactions with figures like Thurston and Houdini, his radio innovations like 'The Shadow Knows,' and his later cinematic masterpieces. This comprehensive narrative finally gives Orson Welles his due as a multifaceted creative force, inspiring readers to think differently about art, strategy, and human potential.
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This Orson Welles ebook is a case study of an individual that was able to think "out of the box". Each small fact presented leads to the whole of a thinking process that will always provide an unexpected Third Option. The process that is presented here is the kernel of all deception theory. It's why Bart is called the "defining expert" of deception and counterdeception (the detection of deception) by the intelligence communities of many countries.
Not only does it personify the Whaley Deception Theory it presents the genius of Orson Welles through all his creative work, not just Citizen Kane. Orson Welles was not the pitiful individual that some biographers present. This unique presentation of Orson Welles not only buries many of the old myths but, for the first time, presents him not just as a stage and film celebrity but as the extraordinarily multi-talented and creative thinker that he was.
- About The Author: Editor's Notes
- The I Of The Beholder
- Part I: The Making Of A Magus (1915-1934)
- Part II: New York!, New York! (1934-1939)
- Broadway Unlimited
- Harlem Nights And Stage Voodoo
- The Magic Of Sound & The Sound Of Music
- Playing Faust And Loose
- Bull In The Afternoon
- Mercurial Moments
- The Shadow Knows!
- Mindreaders Extraordinary
- The Vaudevillian And His Unholy Five
- Part III: Early Hollywood (1939-1941)
- Westward Ho! Ho! Ho!
- Manky Panky
- The Camera As Magic Box
- "A Touch Of Rhinestones"
- Native Son
- The Trade Of The Tricks
- Part IV: Hollywood After Kane (1941-1947)
- Ambersons And The Magic Of Light
- The Mysterious Orange Tree
- Journey Into Fear And Loathing
- Sessions With Fu-Manchú
- Rita Maid: How To Recruit A Magician's Assistant
- Framing The Mercury Wonder Show
- The Wonder Show Opens
- The Show Must Go On
- Follow The Boys
- Magical Medley
- Mexican Melodrama
- Special Services
- Film And Life
- Jokers Wild
- Around The World From Boston To Broadway
- Town Skryer
- Lady From Shanghai
- Jazz Man
- Part V: World Vagabond (1947-1956)
- Black Magic In Rome
- The Moor Of Morocco And Venice
- "An Evening With Eartha Kitt"
- Harry Lime Meets Winston Churchill
- With The Oliviers At Notley Abbey
- The Moor Of London And Cannes
- Masquerade
- Moby Shtick
- Part VI: American Interludes (1956-1966)
- Las Vegas Magic - "Horsin' With Orson"
- I Love Lucy And Desi
- TV Magic
- How To Predict Presidential Elections
- Touch Of Evil
- Return Of The Bullfighter
- In Kafkaland
- Falstaff In Quixoteland
- Orson Welles Versus James Bond
- Part VII: Auld Lang Sang (1966-1972)
- The Great One And A Mis-Made Lady
- Shazzam!
- How To Recruit Orson Welles
- Of Rabbits And Men
- F For Fake - Deception Pure And Simple
- Part VIII: The USA (1972-1985)
- Back To The USA
- Carefree In Arizona
- An Artist's Eye: Set And Costume Design
- Director's Cut
- How To Con A Con
- In A Magic Castle
- The Last Magic Show
- Business And Pleasure At Ma Maison
- On The Magic Set With Orson Welles
- More Magical Appearances
- Picks & Pans - The Magician As Critic
- A Rather Bizarre Magickian
- Into The Mind Of A Magician
- Mr. Memory
- Tricks No Treats
- Time & Chance
- Final Cut
- Conclusion: Two Questions, Two Answers
- The Big Brass Ring
- An Open Book
- Appendices:
- A. Magic Voice, Wonder Words
- B. When The Credits Roll
- C. Auteur! Auteur!: Welles And Auteur Theory
- D. The Great Manipulator
- Bibliography
- Cast Of Characters
