The Magic of Matt Schulien - Contento Estate
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This is one of the all-time great books on magic, because it teaches not just a large selection of great tricks, but also a lot of concepts, applied psychology and ways to handle spectators.
A great big wonderful ebook about a great big wonderful performer and his tricks - the late great restauranteur, Matt Schulien. Schuliens Restaurant, the legendary and favorite eatery of local Chicagoans and visitors from abroad was a family owned enterprise for 113 years. Matt grew up in the family business and a lifetime of fooling patrons at his saloon made Matt one of the world's finest close-up men. His goldfish trick made him famous. His gags and quick tricks are a bartender's delight. This fascinating ebook is filled with photographs, illustrations, interesting historical and biographical documents and accounts and includes over fifty effects that Matt performed for his patrons.
1994 THIRD EDITION HC WITH DJ - DJ HAS A WATER STAIN ON BOTTOM NEAR SPINE, ON SPINE, AND CONTINUED TO THE BACK - HC HAS SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE IN THE SAME ARE AS DJ WATER SPOTS - PREVIOUS OWNER STAMPED WITH PERSONAL BOOKPLATE "MARCELO CONTENTO" ON TITLE PAGE - NO SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE ON THE LEAVES - BOOK IS VG COND
Stevens Magic Emporium is honored to be able to represent the family of Marcelo, by offering our distinguished clients many of whom were friend with or familiar with the highest quality magic products produced at that time. One can't think of the Contento name without immediately visualizing the famed and always in demand card fountains. When it came to establishing a brand - the Contento brothers did it as good as it could be done.
What a great tribute to his memory by making his personal collection finally available to other magic enthusiasts. Each book comes with a book plate - Marcelo Contento - Ex Libris
