{"product_id":"coney-island-fakir-ebook-download-1","title":"Coney Island Fakir eBook DOWNLOAD","description":"\u003cp\u003ePiles of junk at Flosso's? More like a treasure trove of magical mayhem! The man lived in delightful disarray, with showcases overflowing with antique magic gear and stacks of dusty tomes precariously perched on countertops. Crafting the life story of Al Flosso was no small feat, but magic writer Gary Brown embraced the chaos to bring you \u003ci\u003eThe Coney Island Fakir\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye, Brown sifted through books, newspapers, photographs, magazines, programmes, catalogues, and even audio and video tapes from both public and private hoards. He gathered insights through interviews and correspondence with magicians, performers, and collectors across four continents. Their anecdotes and observations added vibrant colour to Flosso's story (because who doesn’t love a bit of gossip?).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result? A lively portrait and an animated mosaic that chronicles Flosso's remarkable journey—from street-corner shill and carnival pitchman to Broadway sensation and television star. Packed with dozens of illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe Coney Island Fakir\u003c\/i\u003e paints a vivid picture of this one-of-a-kind performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd just when you think it couldn’t get better, there’s a cheeky bonus: a reprint of \u003ci\u003eOur Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e. This gem, produced by Flosso in the 1940s, showcases 23 classic tricks from the likes of Flosso, Al Baker, Ted Annemann, and other top-notch performers. Seriously, it’s a bit of a goldmine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhoto illustrated, 215 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface and Acknowledgements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 1 - Beginnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 2 - Sorcerers' Apprentice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 3 - Rise of the Coney Island Faker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 4 - Punch \u0026amp; Judy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 5 - On the Pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 6 - At the Circus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 7 - Open for Business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 8 - Wheeling and Dealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 9 - Tricks of the Trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 10 - Collector's Paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 11 - Stand Up Straight!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 12 - Trodding the Boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 13 - Finale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 14 - Art Imitates Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndnotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReprint of \u003ci\u003eOur Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Murphy's MISC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56485488427332,"sku":"dbconeyisla","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/68940-full_22e2a341-5fde-47fe-b1cd-c80db20d4342.png?v=1772959342","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/coney-island-fakir-ebook-download-1","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}