Step right up and feast your eyes on the eccentric world of Theodore DeLand, the mad genius of card magic! Between 1904 and 1915, this absolute legend conjured over 100 tricks that left audiences gasping (and probably questioning their sanity). Known for his clever creation of specially printed gimmicked cards and marked decks, DeLand made it possible for anyone to dazzle a crowd without breaking a sweat (or needing sleight of hand). Seriously, this bloke was a titan in the 20th-century magic scene!
Now, after over a century of mystery (and some rather diligent sleuthing), famed author Richard Kaufman has cracked the code to DeLand’s enigmatic life, revealing the secrets that not only made him a legend but also led to his rather tragic fate. This isn’t just another magic book; it’s a fresh blend of magic and biography that’ll have you hooked from the first page.
Feast your eyes on this lavish tome—a whopping 608 pages of full-colour goodness, weighing in at a hefty 10 pounds (you might want to hit the gym before lugging this around). And yes, it comes with a full deck of gimmicked cards printed just for this masterpiece!
