{"product_id":"reel-magicians-glen-weissenberger-9780996757171","title":"Reel Magicians: The Art and Science of Magic in Hollywood Movies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eReel Magicians\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-of-a-kind movie guide for aficionados of film and\/or magic: expertly-written reviews of all movies featuring magician characters-as stars, in pivotal character parts, or through powerful symbolic presences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eBut, a caveat \u003c\/b\u003e The dazzling celluloid illusions may indeed depict \u003ci\u003eextraordinary artistry\u003c\/i\u003e, but \u003ci\u003e they must also comply with the laws of physics \u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Weissenberger is the only creative scholar who could have authored this book. A delightfully dexterous magician of consummate skill, he edited \u003ci\u003eThe Protection of Magicians' Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e (The World Alliance of Magicians, 2002), served as legal counsel to both WAM and The International Brotherhood of Magicians, taught graduate-level film courses, and chaired The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Film Commission. And, as a former law school dean, and a nationally-renowned authority in legal evidence, psychiatry, and forensic psychology, he brings unique insights to magic moviemaking \" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Reel Magicians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is an invaluable movie review guide that belongs on every movie buff's and magician's bookshelf \"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKen Klosterman, Member, Board of Trustees and Past President (1995-96), The International Brotherhood of Magicians; author, \u003ci\u003eSalon de Magie \u003c\/i\u003e (2006)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you're an admirer of real-life illusionists\u003c\/b\u003e such as Houdini, the Amazing Kreskin, the Blackstones (and more), who is eager to find the best film performances of stage magic, daring escapes, feats of mentalism (and more) ... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOr an ardent movie fan curious why magic \u003ci\u003ecaptivates\u003c\/i\u003e our most acclaimed filmmakers\u003c\/b\u003e, from Martin Scorsese, to Woody Allen, to Brian De Palma, to Ingmar Bergman (and more) ... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOr you just love Hollywood gossip \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Who couldn't get his magician movie greenlit without a little help from his A-List celebrity father? \u003c\/i\u003eHow \u003ci\u003e did \u003c\/i\u003e Allen treat his actors? (and more) ... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll love \u003ci\u003eReel Magicians \u003c\/i\u003e Everything You Want In a Magic Movie Review Reference Guide \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpert capsule movie entries (\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Duds \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e), as well as probing, often critical, evaluations (\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Must-Sees \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e) of classic, obscure, and modern films  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA synopsis of each one, full movie credits, and any domestic or foreign film awards \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsider details of the magic performed, and analyses of the magician characters \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCleverly interwoven critical reviews from the movie's film festival circuit tour, its theatrical runs (Roger Ebert, the\u003ci\u003e New York Times, \u003c\/i\u003e and more), as well responses from later video, DVD, or cable releases (Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, and more) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs this a brilliant screenplay adaptation-or an original script that tanks? Are there lush production values (cinematography, musical scores)?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich magical movies cross genres into film noir, horror, or sprinkle in some British humor? Have any become cult classics over time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich are suitable family fare? Is this one a light-hearted comedy or a complex psychological drama?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd where can you \u003ci\u003efind\u003c\/i\u003e these films?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Reel Magicians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e answers all of the above (and MORE) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatured Bonus  Woody Allen's \u003ci\u003eThe Floating Light Bulb\u003c\/i\u003e on Broadway \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd to the annals of magic lore this richly-researched, never-before-published article in which the author traces Harry Blackstone Sr.'s creation of \"the floating lightbulb\" to Blackstone Jr.'s performing his father's crowd-pleasing effect in his \u003ci\u003eMagnificent Musical Magic Show\u003c\/i\u003e, to Allen's play of 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnly here, do \u003ci\u003eLight Bulb's\u003c\/i\u003e Tony-winning star, Brian Backer; its magical director, Robert Aberdeen; and Gay Blackstone, widow of Blackstone Jr., share personal memories of Woody Allen and his \u003ci\u003eLight Bulb\u003c\/i\u003e with Weissenberger \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glen Weissenberger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0996757171\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780996757171\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Eclectus Press, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.30d","brand":"Glen Weissenberger","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44063727747327,"sku":"9780996757171","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_753161b4-17b2-473e-bfeb-beedded60dd9.jpg?v=1685391290","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reel-magicians-glen-weissenberger-9780996757171","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}