A Life Among Secrets - Stephen Minch - Williams Estate
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Known for his prolific and masterful contributions to magic literature, Minch turns the focus inward in this compelling volume, sharing stories, philosophies, and moments that shaped his journey as a writer, historian, and close confidant to some of the most legendary magicians of our time.
This book is not a traditional magic manual, but rather a memoir-meets-essay collection, revealing the often unseen world behind the curtain. Minch recounts his relationships with icons like Alex Elmsley, Max Maven, and Juan Tamariz, offering rare insight into their creative minds while weaving in his own reflections on creativity, secrecy, and the craft of magic writing.
Through eloquent prose and a contemplative tone, A Life Among Secrets touches on the ethics of exposure, the beauty of hidden knowledge, and the joys and sorrows of a life spent chronicling the magical arts. It is a tribute not just to tricks, but to the people, ideas, and passions that define magic as an art form.
For magicians, writers, collectors, and lovers of magic history, this book is a heartfelt journey through a life lived in service of preserving and honoring magic’s deepest mysteries.
Key Features:
- Memoir and reflections from master magic author Stephen Minch
- Features stories and insights about magic legends and creative collaborations
- Blends personal history with philosophical essays on the art of magic
- Includes archival photos and behind-the-scenes perspectives
- A literary tribute to the hidden world of conjuring
- Ideal for magicians, collectors, and readers interested in the soul of the art
- Written with the same elegance and thoughtfulness as Minch’s technical works
- Hardbound with dust cover, copyright 1992, 221 pages.
1992 HC 1stEd - DJ shelfworn - Ephemera: Includes Eddie Field's Secret Diary and Hermetic Press order post card - Fine Cond
