Author: Ricky Jay
Title: (Signed!) Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women: Unique, Eccentric and Amazing Entertainers: Stone Eaters, Mind Readers, Poison Resisters, Daredevils, Singing Mice, Etc.
Publication: New York: Warner Books, 1987
Edition: First Softcover edition
Description: 343 [8]. Richard Jay Potash (1946 2018) was an American stage magician, actor and writer In a profile for The New Yorker, Mark Singer called Jay "perhaps the most gifted sleight of hand artist alive" In addition to sleight of hand, Jay was known for his card tricks, card throwing, memory feats, and stage patter He also wrote extensively on magic and its history His acting credits included the films The Prestige, The Spanish Prisoner, Mystery Men, Heist, Boogie Nights, Tomorrow Never Dies, State and Main, House of Games and Magnolia, and the HBO series Deadwood In 2015 he was the subject of an episode of PBS's American Masters, the only magician ever profiled in the series For anyone who has not had the pleasure of seeing him perform, he has several videos on Youtube He was truly a "magician's magician"
This near fine softcover copy has only very slight edgewear Colors on the illustrated covers are still bright There is an inscription by Jay on the title page "For Hensy Basham, Mysticly thine, Ricky Jay, April, 1990" No other marks or damage at all
"Gift Quality" 343 [8] pp. Near Fine.
Seller ID: AA1697