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Discover the Latest Issue of Gibecière: Winter 2023
Embark on a magical journey with the thirty-sixth issue of Gibecière, the esteemed journal by Stephen Minch. This winter edition takes you deep into the world of historical magic, uncovering the secrets and legacies of legendary performers.
Exclusive Features in This Issue
- The First Dante of America – Explore the fascinating early life and performances of Oscar Eliason, known as Dante, as revealed by Enrique Jiménez-Martínez. Discover how Dante rose to fame and the magic he brought to the stage.
- A Conjuring Program from 1757 – Peter Bräuning delves into a rare historical document, offering a peek into the performances of eighteenth-century conjurers Johann Anton Barth and Gottlieb Heinrich Riediger.
- Jacques de Falaise and the Limits of Reality – Maxwell Pritchard presents a translated pamphlet on Jacques de Falaise, the first known performer to swallow live animals, who worked alongside the magician Louis Comte.
Contents Overview
- Pocket Notes by Stephen Minch
- In Memoriam
- The First Dante of America by Enrique Jiménez-Martínez
- A Conjuring Program from 1757 by Peter Bräuning
- Jacques de Falaise and the Limits of Reality by Maxwell Pritchard
- A Note on Jacques de Falaise, translated by Maxwell Pritchard
This issue is a must-have for magic enthusiasts, historians, and collectors alike. Dive into the rich history of magic and uncover the stories that shaped the art of conjuring.
We are delighted to present the thirty-sixth issue of our flagship journal Gibecière. Enrique Jiménez-Martínez uncovers the early life and performances of Oscar Eliason, stage name Dante, exploring his rise to success and his repetoire. Peter Bräuning examines a rare source – a souvenir sheet with engravings of twenty-one effects featured in Johann Anton Barth and Gottlieb Heinrich Riediger’s shows – that gives us a glimpse into what eighteenth century conjurers were performing. Maxwell Pritchard concludes the issue with a translation of a pamphlet on Jacques de Falaise, the earliest known performer to swallow live animals who had worked with the magician Louis Comte.
Contents:
Pocket Notes – Stephen Minch
In Memoriam
The First Dante of America – Enrique Jiménez-Martínez
A Conjuring Program from 1757 – Peter Bräuning
Jacques de Falaise and the Limits of Reality – Maxwell Pritchard
A Note on Jacques de Falaise – translated by Maxwell Pritchard
