Levitation Physics and Psychology in the Service of Deception
“Levitation Physics and Psychology in the Service of Deception” by Jim Ottaviani is a unique exploration of the art of illusion, published by G.T. Labs in 2007. This 71-page edition, presented in English, delves into the captivating story of the most remarkable gravity-defying illusion ever performed on stage. The narrative features a diverse cast of characters, including the scientist-magician John Neville Maskelyne, the ambitious Harry Kellar, the charismatic Howard Thurston, and the engineer Guy Jarrett, each contributing to the evolution of this mesmerizing act.
Readers will find an engaging blend of science and performance as the book examines the interplay between physics and psychology in the realm of magic. The story unfolds through the experiences of its characters, revealing the complexities behind the illusion and the dramatic events that surround it. With its focus on the themes of deception and the mysteries of science, this work invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of both magic and reality.
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- Levitation tells the story of the most dazzling gravity-defying illusion ever performed on stage, and features a cast of characters that seems almost too good to be true: John Neville Maskelyne, the very proper scientist-magician and the trick’s inventor; Harry Kellar, the brash American who fails to buy the illusion, so steals it instead; Howard Thurston, the handsome and charismatic performer who inherits the act from Kellar; and Guy Jarrett, the rough-and-tumble engineer who perfects the levitation and guides us through the unfolding drama. But true it is — you’ll never look at magic, or the mysteries of science — the same way again.
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