MAGIC, The Book
Those who follow my work know that writing is my other passion. And a little under two years ago, I was given an incredible opportunity and an important responsibility. Workman Publishing (A Thousand Places to See Before You Die, What to Expect When You’re Expecting) approached me about a category-killer magic book.
I didn’t know what “category-killer” meant until I asked the folks at Workman. It’s a phrase coined by this company, and it’s a beautiful approach to business. When they release a title, they don’t only want it to be the best, but they want it to be more comprehensive, wide-ranging, and aesthetically beautiful than anything that has come before it. They want to produce books that will appeal for decades, and they want the consumer’s decision to be easy. When a category-killer is on the shelf next to its competitors, it has to stand out in every aspect.
That’s a lot of pressure. MAGIC took round-the-clock work for over a year to write, and even more time during the editing phase. We shot over a thousand color photos and a two-hour DVD. And it hits bookstores this month.
The book is the beginner’s guide I wish I could have read. There’s an enormous difference between telling how a trick is done and teaching someone how to do a trick. Each of the 100 effects detailed in MAGIC is given ample space and photographs. The presentation, misdirection, and technique are all explained in great detail, alongside tidbits of magic theory and history: magic in the workplace, magic for teachers, impromptu magic, dinner table mysteries, and magic for children. Best of all, every book includes a DVD of me performing the effects all over New York City.
I poured my heart into the book and I’m pleased with the results. If you or someone you know has an interest in magic, I feel certain they will enjoy this book.
For more information on MAGIC, click HERE.
And look out, because a promotional book tour is bringing me to a city near you:
Tour Dates: MAGIC, The Book Tour…Visiting a City Near You!
Tues. Oct. 28: TORONTO, ON: Lecture for Magicians
Weds. Oct. 29: TORONTO, ON: Noon book signing at Costco - Evening book signing at Pages Bookstore
Nov. 7-9: Daytona Magic Convention
Monday, Nov. 10: NEW YORK CITY: AM media & 7:30pmET book-signing at Barnes and Noble
Tuesday, Nov. 11: WASHINGTON DC: AM media, 7:00pmET book-signing at Olsson’s
Wednesday, Nov. 12: NASHVILLE: AM media, 7:00pm evening book-signing at Davis-Kidd
Thursday, Nov. 13: ATLANTA: Lecture for Magicians
Friday, Nov. 14: ATLANTA: AM media, 6:00pmET book-signing at Borders
Sunday, Nov. 16: CHICAGO
Monday, Nov. 17: CHICAGO: AM media
Tuesday, Nov. 18: CHICAGO: 4:00pm book-signing at The Book Stall
Wednesday, Nov. 19: MILWAUKEE: AM media, 7:00pm book-signing @ Harry Schwartz
Thursday, Nov. 20: DETROIT: Lecture for Magicians
Friday, Nov. 21: DETROIT, 7:00pm book signing at Borders
Sunday, Nov. 23: PHILADELPHIA
Monday, Nov. 24: PHILADELPHIA: AM media, 7:00pmET book-signing at Chester County Books
Tuesday, Nov. 25: CINCINATTI: AM media, 7:00pmET book-signing at Books & Co
Friday, Nov. 28: CLEVELAND 7:00pmET book signing at Barnes & Noble
Sunday, Nov. 30: MINNEAPOLIS: Lecture for Magicians
Monday, Dec. 1: MINNEAPOLIS: AM media, evening book-signing
Tuesday, Dec. 2: KANSAS CITY:
Wednesday, Dec. 3: KANSAS CITY: AM media, evening book-signing
Sunday, Dec. 7: DENVER
Monday, Dec. 8: DENVER: AM media, evening book-signing event at Tattered Cover
Tuesday, Dec. 9: DENVER: Lecture for Magicians
Wednesday, Dec. 10: SEATTLE, AM Media, 7:00pm PT book-signing at University Book Store
Thursday, Dec. 11: TACOMA: Lecture for Magicians
Hey Josh,
looks like you have been very busy since you were over here in the UK. Congratulations on the book, it looks great from what I have seen. Best of luck with the book tour.
Matt
the Book is great
Hey, aren’t you coming back to North Canton for a book signing
Hi Joshua,
I’m really eager to buy your book but too bad the site where I shop just ran out of stock with it. Hopefully i could get a copy of your book soon.
Jordan