Behold! Uncover the magical Davenport family’s secrets (1939-2010) in Volume 3 by Fergus Roy! Instant download: War, magic, & illusions revealed! A must-read!
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Discover the Magic: The Davenport Story Volume 3 by Fergus Roy. The Life and Times of a Magical Family from 1939 to 2010. Step into the captivating world of the Davenports with Volume 3 of their extraordinary saga. This narrative picks up where the previous volume left off, delving into the tumultuous era of World War II. Despite facing conscription, bombings, severe shortages, and the looming threat of invasion, the Davenport family’s passion for magic and their business persevered. Central to this survival was Gilly Davenport, whose resilience and ingenuity against governmental bureaucracy and wartime horrors ensured the family’s legacy continued. This volume transcends a mere historical account, weaving in the family’s deep-rooted passion for magic. It chronicles the evolution of magical arts through the ages, introducing you to the luminaries who shaped it. The Davenports’ personal encounters with these stars and their secret techniques are disclosed, offering unique insights into performances that have mystified audiences and magicians alike. Explore Gilly Davenport’s detailed recount of John Calvert’s celebrated London debut in 1952. Uncover the truths behind Kio’s baffling show and Sorcar’s Cut & Restored Tongue. Experience Gus Davenport’s unseen close-up magic that captivated Jay Marshall. Volume 3 of The Davenport Story is a treasure trove of magic history, presented in 536 pages of hardbound beauty, with a color dust cover and over 600 illustrations, including full-color spreads. A must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike!
The Life and Times of a Magical Family 1939-2010
The second volume of the Davenport family’s story starts where it could have ended with World War II. Conscription, bombings, crippling shortages and the real threat of invasion all conspired to end the family’s dreams of continuing with the business they loved. Dame Fortune chose one man to pull the company through those testing years. That man was Gilly Davenport, and the story recounts how he overcame the horrors of the war, government bureaucracy and restrictions to ensure the businesses survived yet, at the same time, cared for the family.
However, the story is not just about the business. It is about what the family is passionate about – magic. You are taken through its stages of change to the present, and on the way, you will meet the leading players. As the family knew the stars who performed in Britain, they also knew their secrets. For example, read Gilly’s detailed account of John Calvert’s acclaimed debut in London in 1952 and Kio’s show, which baffled leading magicians but not Gilly. Other secrets such as Sorcar’s Cut & Restored Tongue and Gus Davenport’s never-before-seen close-up show, which amazed Jay Marshall, are carefully recorded.
Volume 3 of The Davenport Story, 536 pages, hard bound, color dust cover and over 600 illustrations including color.
