Prepare to be amazed! “The Neat Review (Issue Two)” by Alex Hansford unveils magic’s hidden artistry. Explore NYC’s magical past & dive into plot twists. Instant download!
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Dive into Issue Two of The Neat Review by Alex Hansford, an instant download that transports you to the vibrant streets of New York City. This edition offers a fascinating contrast to Issue One, presenting fresh perspectives from our New York contributors. Explore the intersection of magic and art with Asi Wind, as he delves into the nuances of performance and the unseen elements that captivate audiences. Tony Chang provides an insightful analysis of Ken Krenzel’s Mechanical Reverse, offering a new lens on the art of sleight of hand.
Join Ricky Smith and Benjamin Pratt on a historical walking tour of New York City, capturing the rich legacy of magic through Benjamin’s lens. Engage with Hacker Éireann Leverett as he discusses the intriguing parallels between hacking and magic, and the art of deception. Discover the creative world of underground magicians Eric Hu and Tatanka Tan, as they share their unique card moves and the immersive experiences they craft for their audiences.
This issue also features excerpts from Vera Tobin’s Elements of Surprise: Our Mental Limits and the Satisfactions of Plot, where she explores the cognitive processes behind plot twists and the nature of surprise in storytelling. The stunning photography by Benjamin Pratt, Allan Hagen, Alexander Hansford, and Kez Dearmer brings the narrative to life, making this issue a visual and intellectual treat.
- Engaging discussions on magic, art, and performance
- Historical insights into New York City’s magical heritage
- Thought-provoking parallels between hacking and magic
- Exclusive card moves and performance techniques
- Beautifully captured photography enhancing the narrative
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Issue Two of The Neat Review takes us to New York City. This issue presents a stark contrast with Issue One, and with the opinions shared by our London group. With Asi Wind we discuss magic and art as time-constrained events, and blurring the line between the elements of magic that are seen and unseen by an audience. Tony Chang considers Ken Krenzel’s Mechanical Reverse in the context of performance, a study on examining the movements we make in creating and performing sleight of hand, and discovering a new challenge in magic’s instructional form. In a series of excerpts from her book Elements of Surprise: Our Mental Limits and the Satisfactions of Plot, professor of cognitive science Vera Tobin describes what goes on in our minds when we experience plot twists, and the nature of surprise as it relates to fiction.
Ricky Smith and Benjamin Pratt take us on a walking tour of New York City, as if you had travelled back in time to when Ricky worked at The Conjuring Arts Research Center, to learn of the history of magic in NYC, while Benjamin photographs the tour. Hacker Éireann Leverett chats about lock-picking as a sport, defeating “Anti-tamper” security screws, the parallels between hacking and magic, and the nature of deception, and underground magicians Eric Hu and Tatanka Tan talk about ‘pipe dream’ tricks, and the experience we can offer an audience. Ricky, Eric and Tatanka then share an eclectic mix of card moves.
