Celebrations of Curious Characters
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.21 (926 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1936365030 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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"One of Ricky Jay's Best" according to Bradley Bevers. I have been a fan of Ricky Jay's work for a long time. He may be the most talented living close-up magician, but he is also the preeminent collector of all things odd and unusual. Every one of his books is a treat to read, no matter your interest in the subject matter. I pre-ordered this work as soon as it was available and have not been disappointed.There are few authors who care about their work as much as Jay. Every word is careful. "An absolutely beautiful book." according to singe. An absolutely beautiful book.the subject matter and writing are also wondrous, and its old-fashioned embossed hardback cover and gorgeous design are a perfect marriage to its contents. Everyone should have this book.. "Great" according to Lynne Beckett. Ricky Jay writes an informational, entertaining book celebrating curious characters. Pictures are quality. Paper & print are easy to read. I'm glad we purchased all the Ricky Jay books we have.
His consulting company, Deceptive Practices (with partner Michael Weber), has supplied Arcane Knowledge on a Need to Know Basis” for theater, television, and more than a score of films, including Forrest Gump, The Illusionist, and Oceans 13. As an actor Mr. More information is available at rickyjay.. Acknowledged as one of the world’s great sleight-of-hand artists, Ricky Jay has received accolades as a
About the AuthorAcknowledged as one of the world’s great sleight-of-hand artists, Ricky Jay has received accolades as a performer, actor, and author. As an actor Mr. Jay has been seen in many films, including House of Games, Things Change, Heist, Red Belt, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Last Days, The Prestige, The Great Buck Howard, and Tomorrow Never Dies. His consulting company, Deceptive Practices (with partner Michael Weber), has supplied Arcane Knowledge on a Need to Know Basis” for theater, television, and more than a score of films, including Forrest Gump, The Illusionist, and Oceans 13. He appeared regularly in the television series Deadwood, The Unit, and Flash Forward and has written and hosted his own specials for CBS, HBO, A&E, and the BBC. He is the former curator of the Mulholland Li
Celebrations of Curious Characters cracks open the personal vaults of Ricky Jayraconteur, historian, and one of the world’s great sleight-of-hand artistsexposing a wonderful world of amusing and arcane knowledge. Adapted from his popular radio series Jay’s Journal of the Air,” Celebrations of Curious Characters features one-page anecdotes of mind-bending performers (limbless jugglers, banjo-picking birds, Anglo-Texan saxophone-playing siamese twins) paired with engravings, mezzotints, and broadsheets from the author’s remarkable collection. Plus, a man who made a model of Lincoln Cathedral out of 1,000,800 bottle corks; a woman continuously pregnant for six-a