Unravel the secrets of Eddie Fields’ extraordinary life! Stephen Minch’s biography unveils the magician, gambler, & mind reader’s journey. A captivating tale you won’t believe! #MagicBiography #EddieFields
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Discover the Uncommon Life of Eddie Fields
Step into the extraordinary world of Eddie Fields with Stephen Minch’s captivating biography, Eddie Fields: A Life Among Secrets. This book unveils the fascinating journey of a man who wore many hats—magician, gambler, medicine oil pitchman, astrologer, pool expert, and mind reader. Fields’ life was anything but ordinary, and this biography offers a rare glimpse into his unique adventures.
What Makes This Book a Must-Read?
- Engaging Narrative: Minch masterfully recounts Fields’ life, from his early days to his decades-long career on the road.
- Historical Insight: Learn about the golden era of mind reading and horoscope pitching, and how Fields and his partner made millions.
- Personal Stories: Discover the highs and lows of Fields’ life, filled with triumphs, challenges, and personal reflections.
Fields spent over 60 years traveling from city to city, performing his two-person mind reading act and later solo performances that combined magic, handwriting analysis, Q & A, and horoscope sales. His life was a blend of mystery, adventure, and resilience.
Why You’ll Love This Book
If you’re fascinated by the lives of magicians and mentalists, this biography is a treasure trove of intriguing tales. While it doesn’t teach magic tricks, it offers a deep dive into the life of one of the most enigmatic figures in the field. Minch’s storytelling will keep you hooked from start to finish, leaving you with a profound appreciation for Fields’ unconventional life.
Don’t miss out on this captivating read! Whether you’re a fan of magic, history, or compelling biographies, Eddie Fields: A Life Among Secrets is a book you won’t be able to put down.
A number of years ago I read a comment somewhere here on the Café that Eddie Fields had a Q & A act that was the “best” the author had ever seen. At the time, I had not heard of Eddie Fields, and was more than a little interested in learning about his Q & A.
After much searching, I eventually did find one published description of Fields’ Q & A, that also explained the basic method. This can be found in Bascom Jones’ Magick. Reading about his Q & A left me wanting to know more about Eddie Fields.
Recently I picked up A Life Among Secrets The Uncommon Life and Adventures of Eddie Fields by Stephen Minch, and read it over the weekend. I found Eddie’s life story to be quite interesting, and indeed uncommon. On the cover, Minch describes Field as, “Magician, Gambler, Medicine Oil Pitchman, Astrologer, Pool Expert, Mind Reader”, and he was all of these. But over the course of his life, he earned his living primarily as a mind reader and horoscope pitchman. Fields spent the better part of 60 years on the road, traveling from city to city, living in hotels. Often he was in a city for just a week or two, then on to the next. Occasionally he would work a region for a longer period of time, perhaps a month or two. Throughout much of his career, Fields worked with a partner, performing a two person mind reading act as part of their horoscope pitch. Later in life, he performed his act alone, doing a combination of magic, handwriting analysis, Q & A, selling horoscopes, and also doing private readings from his office.
Minch says in the book that Fields and his partner made millions with their act. And this was decades ago. How did they end up? I won’t spoil the ending. Read the book to find out.
The life story of Eddie Fields was fascinating to read, and I couldn’t put it down. Some of what’s written left me feeling quite sad. But I got the impression overall, Eddie enjoyed his life and lived it the way he wanted to.
BTW, this is not a book that teaches magic or mentalism. You won’t learn any tricks or methods here. But if you are interested in biographies of magicians, mentalists and mind readers, this is quite an intriguing tale you may enjoy.
