"You’ve stumbled upon magic. Now, what are you going to do with it?"
So ponders Max Maven in the pages of Parallax, a collection of 61 impactful, thought-provoking, and occasionally contentious essays he penned for MAGIC magazine between September 1991 and August 1996.
Packed with commentary, observations, and a dash of cheeky editorialising—all delivered in a voice that's both rich and unmistakably distinct—these essays are finally gathered in one beautifully crafted volume.
Rave reviews for Parallax hail it as Max Maven's "finest creation" (Mac King), "unprecedented" (Jamy Ian Swiss), "a manifesto on magic as an art form" (Stephen Minch), "ahead of its time" (John Lovick), "smart and funny" (Stan Allen), "essential reading" (Jeff McBride), and "one of the most important books of our time" (Todd Robbins).
There are few essay collections in the realm of magic, and even fewer that cut as sharply or resonate as deeply with those who fancy themselves true students of the art. Plus, you won’t find many examples of writing that balances serious insights with laugh-out-loud humour (yes, it’s possible!).
This is a 208-page, 6" x 9" illustrated cloth-bound gem with Smyth-sewn binding. It even comes with an introduction by Stephen Minch, the mastermind behind Hermetic Press.
