An insider's tour through the strange and secretive world of magic - exploring the ancient art of deception and the mysteries of human nature
Alex Stone has written for Harper's, Discover, Science, and The Wall Street Journal. He lives in New York City.
An enthralling journey into the world of magic. Alex Stone writes
with a winning voice that you'll want to follow anywhere.
*Joshua Foer, author of Moonwalking with Einstein*
Bursting with energy, inventiveness, and a sense of wonder on every
page.
*Steven Levitt, author of Freakonomics*
Fooling Houdini is a delight. He writes with wit and scientific
sharpness and grand humour. He immerses us in a fascinating world
few have entered.
*Buzz Bissinger, author of Father's Day and Friday Night
Lights*
Mr. Stone’s chequered history in magicianship sets the stage for
Fooling Houdini, his cheery, inquisitive book about a world where
math, physics, cognitive science and pure geeky fanaticism
intersect. While it nominally describes the author’s efforts to
improve his sleight of hand and regain his self-respect, Fooling
Houdini is more than a series of anecdotes. It’s an effort to
explore the colourful subculture of magic devotees and the serious,
theoretical basis for the tricks they do.
*New York Times*
In Fooling Houdini, Stone recounts with humour and humility his
love affair with magic and the experience it affords him... To
wrtie a captivating and charming book all about magic is a hard
trick to pull off, but like all good magicians, Stone makes it seem
effortless.
*Catherine de Lange, New Scientist*
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