Prepare to be amazed! “House of Mystery: Vol. 2” by David P. Abbott unveils mind-blowing secrets that fooled even Houdini. Discover magic’s hidden depths and Teller’s exclusive techniques! A must-have for magic enthusiasts.
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House of Mystery: Vol. 2 by David P. Abbott
Dive into the enigmatic world of magic with House of Mystery: Vol. 2 by David P. Abbott. This two-volume set is a treasure trove of secrets, featuring Abbott’s Book of Mysteries, a collection of super-mysteries that remain unparalleled to this day. Abbott, a genius in his own right, crafted his work based on the cunning principles he learned from spirit mediums, ensuring his tricks were foolproof. His methods were so ingenious that they baffled legends like Houdini, Kellar, Okito, and Ching Ling Foo.
This edition is enriched with annotations, newly-rediscovered articles, and letters, including seven original hand-illustrated Kellar letters, making it an indispensable resource for both history enthusiasts and professional performers. Additionally, it includes FORTY essays on technique, magic psychology, and presentation by Teller, along with his top-secret billet-switch method.
- Over 100 diabolically clever close-up, stage, and mental effects
- More than 700 illustrations to guide you through each trick
- The complete writings of David P. Abbott, including the legendary Book of Mysteries, Behind the Scenes with the Mediums, and previously unpublished material
- Bonus chapter on the life and mysteries of illusion genius Joseffy, with a biography by Jim Steinmeyer
Whether you’re a seasoned magician or a curious novice, this set offers a comprehensive look into the art of magic, blending history, technique, and performance into one captivating collection.
This two-volume set includes Abbott’s Book of Mysteries, a collection of super-mysteries which, so far as I know, has never been surpassed. Abbott was a genius who built his work on the devious principles he learned from spirit mediums, who could not afford to get caught. With these miracles, Abbott fooled Houdini, Kellar, Okito, Ching Ling Foo, and all the greatest minds in magic, and recorded his secrets in step-by-step detail in two of the most delightful and detailed books ever written on the art of magic. This edition’s annotations and the newly-rediscovered articles and letters, including seven original hand-illustrated Kellar letters, make this set as essential for the history buff as it is for the professional performer. – Teller FORTY essays on technique, magic psychology, and presentation by TELLER, plus his own top-secret billet-switch method.
Over 100 diabolically clever close-up, stage, and mental effects
More than 700 illustrations
The complete writings of David P. Abbott, including the legendary Book of Mysteries, Behind the Scenes with the Mediums, and previously unpublished material.
Bonus chapter on the life and mysteries of illusion genius Joseffy with a biography by Jim Steinmeyer
