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The Art of Eddie Joseph, compiled and edited by Hugh Miller (with a foreword by Harry Stanley) and published in 1968 by Harry Stanley. This is the true first edition of this book.
This is a comprehensive anthology highlighting the work of one of magic's most creative intellects. Spanning nearly 350 pages, the book gathers a vast cross-section of Eddie Joseph’s original mentalism, close-up magic, card mysteries, and stage routines. Joseph—renowned for inventing foundational mentalism concepts like Premonition—presents methods that favor clever subtle psychology, intricate gimmicks, and mathematical principles over pure physical dexterity.
The volume serves as a masterclass in diverse magic disciplines, organized into detailed breakdowns of Joseph’s signature effects. Readers gain step-by-step instructions for classic routines such as his New Six Card Repeat, Borrowed Sight, and Trapp, alongside extensive handlings for coins, ropes, cups and balls, and mental telepathy routines. Beyond the mechanics, Miller’s editing preserves Joseph's distinctive presentation style and performance philosophy, emphasizing misdirection, presentation narrative, and creating an undeniable sense of genuine mystery for audiences.
