If you encounter download issue. Please refer to this DOWNLOAD GUIDE
  • Performing Deception: Learning, Skill And The Art Of Conjuring by Brian Rappert

Performing Deception: Learning, Skill And The Art Of Conjuring by Brian Rappert

  • Product Code: T2367
  • Reward Points: 10
  • Availability: In Stock
  • $2.99
  • $2.99

  • Price in reward points: 299

A fascinating look at how magic is elevated from simple trickery to a true work of art. Discover how perception, deception and secrecy come together to create entertainment and social impact with Performing Deception: Learning, Skill and the Art of Conjuring by Brian Rappert

This reflective account follows Sociology Professor Brian Rappert's exploration of the world's most secretive artform and the communities that support it. Rappert dove headfirst into magic in at attempt to become a magician himself. He doesn't just learn magic tricks though. But rather, analyzes the art of magic through the lens of perception, deception and learning.

Performing Deception: Learning, Skill and the Art of Conjuring explores a variety of sociological, philosophical and psychological concepts to showcase how magic goes well beyond the tricks. This captivating book is an extraordinary assessment of how deception and secrecy are woven into everyday social interactions and our misleading views on expertise.

Preface: Attention, Attention, Attention!
Transcription Notes
1. A Kind of Magic
2. Self and Other
3. Control and Cooperation
4. Natural and Contrived
5. Proficiency and Inability
6. Truth and Deception
7. Control and Care
8. Learning and Unlearning
Index
Bibliography



230 pages | Softcover | 6.14in x 9.21in

Reviews (0)

There are no reviews for this product.

Write a review

Please login or register to review

Related Products

The Tapestry Of Deception by Michael Vincent (1-5)

The Tapestry Of Deception by Michael Vincent (1-5)

Michael Vincent - The Tapestry of Deception (1-5) The Tapestry of Deception Part 1 "The Introductio..

$3.99 $6.35

Deceptions Vol.3 - The Cold Deck by Daniel Madison

Deceptions Vol.3 - The Cold Deck by Daniel Madison

2011 Daniel Madison -. Deceptions Vol 3 PDFDescription by Daniel Madison ...Now then. For those unaw..

$2.99 $5.89

The Doors Of Deception by Paul Vigil

The Doors Of Deception by Paul Vigil

  I'm excited to announce that Paul Vigil is releasing his new book The Doors of Deception..

$5.99 $33.13

Principle by Peter Turner

Principle by Peter Turner

DECEPTION GOES DIGITALIn the age of lockdown and cancelled events, Magicians and Mentalists are rush..

$2.99 $5.99

Deception by Scott Paton

Deception by Scott Paton

From the fertile mind of Scott Paton, creator of the bestselling download The Sting, comes another o..

$3.99 $8.99

Recommend

X-Ray Specs by Magic Dream

X-Ray Specs by Magic Dream

video only.The SPEX GLASSES will allow you to perform this MIRACLE anytime, anywhere with anyone!A p..

$1.99 $3.99

Magic Matchstick by TCC Magic

Magic Matchstick by TCC Magic

Penetrate a Matchstick Through the Solid Brass Block Inside a Matchbox. Your New Favo..

$1.99 $5.99

Show Reel by Michael Murray

Show Reel by Michael Murray

Michael Murray is world renowned for his creativity within the field of mentalism, and his latest re..

$2.99 $32.00

Haruspex Isolation Notes By Perna

Haruspex Isolation Notes By Perna

Just when you thought Perna was done releasing products... here comes this manuscript full of ideas ..

$23.99 $120.00

Mirth & Mentalism By Mark Strivings

Mirth & Mentalism By Mark Strivings

The very first thoughts in this amazing new work deal with my own hesitation at releasing this colle..

$6.99 $35.00

Truck By Negan

Truck By Negan

A spectator chooses a card, they shuffle it into the deck, with just using one sticker, you can find..

$1.99 $9.00

HOT Change By Zee Key

HOT Change By Zee Key

An ambitious card like no other!100% impromptu.No gaffs...

$1.99 $7.00

Ultimate Viper Acaan By Viper Magic

Ultimate Viper Acaan By Viper Magic

The ultimate ACAAN solution!Borrowed deck.No forces.3 variations.The freely chosen card ends up at t..

$1.99 $8.00

OMNi Band By Arnel Renegado

OMNi Band By Arnel Renegado

From the mind of Arnel Renegado, introducing The Omni BandInspired by the Omni deck, Arnel created a..

$1.99 $10.00

Idiosyncrasity By Perna

Idiosyncrasity By Perna

Inside the vaults of Perna, comes the newest release of some of the most astounding ideas in mentali..

$12.99 $65.00

Paradox Box By Alex Soza

Paradox Box By Alex Soza

Your folded up prediction card becomes their signed card!>A prediction is placed on the table and..

$1.99 $10.00

The Vault - Hy-Pe by Casper Ryan

The Vault - Hy-Pe by Casper Ryan

Hy - Pe = Hypnotic PersuasionI have been performing hypno based effects for around 10 years. If you ..

$2.99 $25.00

Diamond Aces and FLU Double Lift By Yoann F

Diamond Aces and FLU Double Lift By Yoann F

Diamond Aces and FLU Double Lift By Yoann F..

$0.99 $4.95

Svenlopes Hollywood (PDF) By Sven Lee

Svenlopes Hollywood (PDF) By Sven Lee

included 3 PDF files.Perform amazing mentalism using this great principle!This massive set contains ..

$2.99 $34.95

Synchro Boxes By Tenyo Magic

Synchro Boxes By Tenyo Magic

Tenyo has received special permission from creator Bob Ostin to release his close-up magic masterpie..

$0.99 $30.00

To Top