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deanpickles New user 52 Posts |
Does anyone have recommendations for a series or documentary about 20th century magicians, preferably streaming? (Not a show with reveals, but one about characters and styles and presentations. More like a Jim Steinmeyer book on film.) I'm finding a couple that may be good for sale Amazon, like "Grand Illusions - The Story of Magic" and "Mysteries of Magic", but is there one that's better than the others? Thx!
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mantel Special user 922 Posts |
In my opinion the best would be Grand Illusions, sadly only 12 episodes of the 40 part series are available on DVD. A 3 part series that is nearly as good is Magic's Greatest Illusions. Also Steve Cohen has a magic documentary that you may enjoy.
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Rocketeer Special user Westchester, NY 965 Posts |
I just recently found this Canadian biopic about Dai Vernon. Not exactly what you're looking for but worthwhile, nevertheless.
https://www.magicana.com/video/dai-vernon-spirit-magic
I'm selling my hardcover autographed limited edition copy of Jerome Finley's "Thought Veil"
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deanpickles New user 52 Posts |
Thanks, both of y'all! Mantel, I picked up the first two DVDs of Grand Illusions, and have loved the first five episodes. Thank you!! Also watched some of the BBC History of Magic show, but it kind of annoyed me with the over-use of b-roll footage. (A slow coin flip, a card change, shown at every break. Ugh.)
Rocketeer, thank you for that! Looks great!!! |
ActionJack Regular user Pacific NW 120 Posts |
A little newer than you asked but since there haven’t been many replies to this I would also add Dealt about the life of Richard Turner.
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