Forget ordinary. Give them a little sleight of mind.

Magic Is Dead: My Journey into the World's Most Secretive Society of Magicians by Ian Frisch is a captivating nonfiction book about modern magic, secret societies, and the people reinventing the art of illusion. Part personal journey, part behind-the-scenes exploration, this 319-page read makes a distinctive gift for magic lovers, curious minds, and readers with an eye for the unconventional.

~ Inside the Story:

Frisch steps into the hidden world of the52, a secretive society of revolutionary magicians, and becomes its unlikely insider. Through founding members Laura London, Daniel Madison, and Chris Ramsay, he explores the personal struggles, professional ambitions, and creative obsessions behind their craft.

Follow private gatherings and magic conventions in Las Vegas and England, encounter David Blaine, Penn Jillette, and Dynamo, and go behind the scenes of a Netflix magic show. Along the way, Frisch explores magic's history and its transformation in the internet age, as a new generation embraces social media and challenges old-school traditions.

The journey is personal, too. Frisch traces his understanding of deception to his poker-playing mother and their adventures in card rooms and casinos after his father's sudden death. Encounters with childhood idol Shaquille O'Neal and Anthony Bourdain, whom he fools with magic, add unexpected turns. As he becomes a performer and creator himself, Frisch finds brotherhood and a new understanding of his relationship with his father, fifteen years after his loss.

For readers drawn to the immersive nonfiction of Neil Strauss's The Game and Joshua Foer's Moonwalking with Einstein, this is a story of imagination, art, belonging, and the enduring appeal of the inexplicable.

~ Product Details:

• Title: Magic Is Dead

• Subtitle: My Journey into the World's Most Secretive Society of Magicians

• Author: Ian Frisch

• Length: 319 pages

• Subjects: Modern magic, magicians, the52, creativity, deception, and personal discovery

~ Who It's For?

A thoughtful book gift for magicians, aspiring illusionists, magic enthusiasts, and readers fascinated by secret societies and creative subcultures. It also suits fans of personal memoirs and immersive journalism who prefer a surprising true story to a predictable present.

~ Why You'll Want It:

It's the intrigue of an underground creative world paired with the emotional pull of one man's search for connection. Choose it for a birthday, holiday, or just-because gift, or keep it for your own next absorbing read. Pair it with a handwritten note for a personal, offbeat gift with plenty to talk about.

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~ Book Care:

Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep pages clear of moisture and use a bookmark to help protect the corners.