Unveiling a Magical Icon: Stanley Collins

Step into the enthralling world of Stanley Collins, a pivotal figure in British magic during the first half of the 20th century, with Edwin A. Dawes's meticulously researched ebook, 'Stanley Collins: Conjurer, Collector and Iconoclast'. This instant digital download offers an unparalleled journey through the triumphs and tribulations of a truly brilliant magician and avid collector. Dawes, a master historian, skillfully paints a vivid portrait of a man whose legacy continues to resonate within the magical community, providing readers with an intimate look at his life's happiness and heartbreak.

A Unique Talent and Sharp Wit

Stanley Collins was far more than just a conjurer; he was a polymath whose tremendous magical abilities were complemented by a sharp intellect, considerable musical talent, and a legendary, rapier-like wit. These combined attributes made him a unique and captivating personality among his peers. His distinctive style and innovative approach to conjuring, particularly with cards, earned him immense respect. Experts today still acknowledge that Collins's card work was significantly ahead of its time, with his iconic 'The Collins Aces' routine remaining a staple performance for top cardmen worldwide.

Invaluable Contributions and Insights

Beyond his performances, Collins made profound and lasting contributions to the literature of conjuring, presented in his own elegant and accessible style. This ebook delves into his frequently candid, sometimes amusing, and often hostile views concerning the figures and institutions that comprised the magical establishment of his era. Having personally known many of the 'greats' of this period, his personal anecdotes and assessments offer fascinating reading, providing invaluable insights into the dynamics and personalities of magic's golden age.

Exclusive Bonus Content

Adding extraordinary value to this digital collection, the ebook includes two never-before-published works by Stanley Collins himself. Delve into 'Wizardry on a Winter Evening' (17 pages) and his final masterpiece, 'Gems of Personal Prestidigitation' (78 pages), which features his ultimate, refined version of 'The Collins Aces'. As a further historical treasure, each copy also comes with a CD-Rom containing a rare 1922 Pathe Pictorial film, showcasing Collins performing his remarkable flourishes. This comprehensive package is essential for any serious student of magic history or enthusiast of the art of conjuring.

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Stanley Collins Conjurer Collector and Iconoclast by Edwin A. Dawes ( Instant Download )

In Stanley Collins-Conjurer, Collector and Iconoclast, master historian and author Edwin A. Dawes leads you through the life of happiness and heartbreak of this brilliant magician and collector.

A great character of British magic during the first half of the 20th century, Stanley Collins was unique in that his tremendous conjuring skills were allied to high intelligence, musical talent and rapier-like wit.

Moreover, in his own elegant style, Collins made important and long-lasting contributions to the literature of conjuring and provided interesting, amusing and frequently hostile views concerning figures and institutions of the magical establishment. He personally knew many of the "greats" of this period, and his views of them make fascinationg reading. In particular, Stanley Collins' conjuring with cards is acknowledged to have been well ahead of his time by some of today's expert cardicians. His "The Collins Aces" routine is still being performed by today's top cardmen.

Each volume also contains two never-before-published books by Collins: Wizardry on a Winter Evening (17 pages) and his final opus Gems of Personal Prestidigation (78 pages) which contains his ultimate version of "The Collins Aces." Also included with each copy is a CD-Rom with a 1922 Pathe Pictorial film of Collins performing flourishes.

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