The Last Greatest Magician In The World by Jim Steinmeyer
- Product Code: T0205
- Reward Points: 10
- Availability: In Stock
- $5.89
-
$2.99
- Price in reward points: 299
Jim Steinmeyer - The Last Greatest Magician in the World
PDF
Howard Thurston vs. Houdini & the Battles of the American Wizards
Published: February, 2011 | PDF - 138 pages
Here is the seminal biography of the magician's magician, Howard Thurston, a man who surpassed Houdini in the eyes of showmen and fans and set the standard for how stage magic is performed today. Everyone knows Houdini, but who was Thurston? In this rich, vivid biography of the "greatest magician in the world," celebrated historian of stage magic Jim Steinmeyer captures the career and controversies of the wonder-worker extraordinaire, Howard Thurston.
.. The public's fickleness over magicians has left Thurston all but forgotten today Yet, Steinmeyer shows how his story is one of the most remarkable in show business During his life, from 1869 to 1936, Thurston successfully navigated the most dramatic changes in entertainment - from street performances to sideshows to wagon tours through America's still-wild West to stage magic - amid the glitter of grand theaters.
Thurston became one of America's most renowned vaudeville stars, boldly performing an act with just a handful of playing cards, and then had the foresight to leave vaudeville, expanding his show into an extravaganza with more than 40 tons of apparatus and costumes. His touring production was an American institution for nearly thirty years, and Thurston earned a brand name equal to Ziegfeld or Ringling Brothers.
Steinmeyer explores the stage and psychological rivalry between Thurston and Houdini during the first decades of the twentieth century - a contest that Thurston won He won with a bigger show, a more successful reputation, and the title of America's greatest magician In The Last Greatest.. Magician in the World, Thurston's magic show is revealed as the one that animates our collective memories.
The book will delight both magic fans and biography fans, giving both plenty to enjoy!
Reviews (0)
Related Products
Mac King Penguin Live Online Lecture
Site lectures Penguin Live Online Lecture - Mac King The world's BEST comedy magician came to..
$2.99 $5.99
Tarbell Lesson 63 Hat And Coat Productions by Dan Harlan
The "Master Hat": A versatile principle that allows you to show a container completely empty, while ..
$1.99 $4.68
Howard Thurston'S Card Tricks by Howard Thurston
Thurston explains fundamental sleights such as the Pass, Palm, Force, Change, Back-Palm and his syst..
$1.99 $5.00
Stanyon'S Magic Magazine Volume 1 (Oct 1900 - Se by Ellis Stanyon
October 1900 - September 1901104 pagesMagic - Volume I, Number 1 - October 1900 - 8 pagesModern Magi..
$1.99 $6.00
The New Conjurors' Magazine: Volume 1 (Feb 1945 by Walter Gibson
The first Conjurors' Magazine made its appearance in 1792 in London under the editorship of Henry Le..
$2.99 $10.00
Houdini, His Life Story by Harold Kellock
This is a 1931 Blue Ribbon Books seventh printing of this excellent biography of Harry Houdini. Writ..
$6.99 $9.99
The Secret Life Of Houdini by William Kalush
Handcuff King. Escape Artist. International Superstar.Since his death eighty-eight years ago, Harry ..
$5.99 $23.99
Vivisectioned by Mark Parker
A MODERN CIRCULAR APPARATUS IS DISPLAYED BY THE PERFORMER ON STAGE. THE PERFORMER INTRODUCES HIS ASS..
$2.99 $5.99
Polaroid Memories By Daniel Young
This is a very flexible pseudo memorized deck routine resulting from the combination of "Memoria" an..
$1.99 $14.00
The Complete Jarrett by Jim Steinmeyer & Jarrett, Guy E.
1 Introduction: John A. McKinven3 The Author’s Introduction7 Ten Lessons from Jarrett11 ONE: Gu..
$5.66 $45.00
Recommend
The Corporate Mentalist by Scott Creasey
For the first time outside of his lectures, Scott reveals one of his pet effects,Tarot in your Pocke..
$1.99 $6.78
Number 5 by Scott Creasey
Number 5is the culmination of many years spent searching for a simple to remember, impromptu routine..
$1.99 $6.78
My Q And A by Scott Creasey
A full 30 minute act that you can carry in your pocket and perform in almost any standup situation,M..
$6.99 $12.98
Mental Magic Ism by Scott Creasey
Scott has a working repertoire of approximately fifty routines which he mixes and matches as the occ..
$3.99 $8.48
Lost Luggage And The Close Up Cabaret by Scott Creasey
What do you do when the luggage containing your props goes to Murcia as you arrive for an important ..
$2.99 $7.68
Escape by Scott Creasey
Known for his work in the field of mentalism, it may come as a surprise (unless you attended his fir..
$2.99 $8.48
Bip Book 2.0 by Scott Creasey
EffectBIP 2.0 - Upgraded for use anywhere in the world and with a new killer finale.Imagine handing ..
$5.99 $13.48
Day One by Scott Cram
The classic "Day For Any Date " feat has been updated!Day Oneis a new approach to appearing as a hum..
$2.99 $6.78
Scott Alexander Penguin Live Online Lecture 3
” Wow… I’ve never seen magic like that before.” -Michael Jackson “The magic of yo..
$1.69 $4.68
Scott Alexander Penguin Live Online Lecture 2
Site lectures Penguin Live Online Lecture - Scott Alexander 2 Second Annual Spectacular Holiday A..
$2.99 $5.99
Scott Alexander Penguin Live Online Lecture
Site lectures Penguin Live Online Lecture - Scott Alexander One of the busiest professionals in ..
$2.99 $5.99
Velocity by Scott Alexander
Scott Alexander - Velocity The audience Magic shot paintball war games , magician mouth can catc..
$1.99 $4.99
Unicorny by Scott Alexander
Scott did a killer lecture at the Magic Castle in Hollywood recently to rave reviews. He is now rele..
$5.99 $12.48
The Final Cut by Scott Alexander
no gimmick !! The Final Cut by Scott Alexander and Bob Kohler No Reserve item will go the the ..
$2.99 $5.12
The Final Answer (1-2) by Scott Alexander
Scott Alexander - The Final Answer (1-2) Without question, Scott Alexander has created the finest ..
$2.99 $5.48
Standing Up On Stage by Scott Alexander
These are the notes from Scott's Stand Up Guy lecture. In these 25 pages he covers how to construct ..
$1.69 $12.98