Uncover the enigma of Tom Palmer in “Unspeakable Acts” by Jim Magus! A peek into the bizarre magic world & a life of illusions! Discover more!
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Unspeakable Acts by Jim Magus
Dive into the extraordinary life of Tom Palmer, a magician like no other, in Unspeakable Acts by Jim Magus, with contributions from Terry Nosek and Neil Tobin. This compelling book unveils the multifaceted career of Palmer, who was not just one, but three remarkable magicians in one. From his beginnings as an award-winning comedy-magic performer to his transformation into the pioneer of bizarre magick, Tony Andruzzi, and his later persona, Masklyn ye Mage, Palmer’s life was a tapestry of magical innovation and personal reinvention.
Discover how Palmer:
- Created pieces for major illusionists and published an influential magic periodical.
- Led a witch coven and managed a magic shop, blending the esoteric with the everyday.
- Produced highly collectible handmade books and hosted a legendary annual convention.
- Testified to the Warren Commission on the Kennedy assassination, adding a layer of historical intrigue to his already fascinating life.
- Married four times, each chapter of his personal life as dramatic as his professional endeavors.
Even two decades after his passing, Palmer’s impact on the world of magic remains profound. Through his own words and the recollections of those who knew him, Unspeakable Acts offers a window into a life filled with hilarious, touching, and outrageous stories—some of which are astonishingly true. This case-wrapped hardcover spans 535 pages and is richly illustrated, making it a must-have for magic enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Jim Magus (with Terry Nosek & Neil Tobin), put together this much needed project highlights on one of the most prolific bizarre magic performers. Tom Palmer was no ordinary magician. He wasn’t even three ordinary magicians. After making his reputation as an award-winning comedy-magic performer, he ditched it all to become pioneer of bizarre magick, Tony Andruzzi; then wrote and performed under yet a third persona, Masklyn ye Mage. Under one or more of these guises he built pieces for major illusionists, published his own influential magic periodical, headed a witch coven, ran a magic shop, created highly collectible handmade books, hosted an infamous alcohol-fueled annual convention, testified to the Warren Commission on the Kennedy assassination, married four times, and has continued to impact the world of magic 20 years after his death. Get to know him through his own words and through those who knew him. And discover an unforgettable life brimming with hilarious, touching, and outrageous stories—made all the more amazing by the fact that some of them are actually true. Case wrapped hardcover: 535 pages, illustrated.
