{"product_id":"the-magic-of-hope-by-robert-e-neale-and-lawrence-hass-1","title":"The Magic of Hope by Robert E. Neale and Lawrence Hass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Book to Lift Your Spirits in Gloomy Times!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnter the whimsical world of legendary magician and thinker \u003cb\u003eBob Neale\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003eThe Magic of Hope\u003c\/b\u003e—a heartfelt collection of new magic routines designed to entertain, inspire, and remind us all about the magic of kindness, laughter, and yes, hope (the good kind, not the “I hope it doesn’t rain” kind).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 exclusive, impactful routines suitable for both close-up and stand-up performances (because why limit the fun?).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 short essays exploring how magic and art can actually make a difference in our chaotic world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA performance\/presentation of great significance that unveils Bob's life and magic philosophy: \"The Pratfall Perspective\" (because who doesn’t love a good pratfall?).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus an enlightening chat with his mate, editor, and all-round wizard, Larry Hass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePaperback: 6\" x 9\"; 176 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations by Jay Fortune; Cover by Brad Chin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Bob Neale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Gardner:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Neale is a wonder. How Neale manages to think of such things is a mystery hard to fathom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEugene Burger:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Neale has created so many presentations that point us to life—our real lives with all their joy and sorrow, their confusion and clarity, their doubt and faith. Bob's work is extraordinary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarrie Richardson:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Neale's brain is wired unlike anyone else I know. His insights make you shake your head with awe, wonder, and respect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff McBride:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Neale is my hero. He takes on challenging topics like death, racism, religion, and other taboos. It astonishes me how he can transform some of the darkest situations of the human condition into light, humour, and optimism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Maven (about Magic Matters):\u003c\/b\u003e If this book doesn't tickle you, you're not feeling. If this book doesn't annoy you, you're not thinking. If this book doesn't inspire you, you're not breathing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Weber (about The Magic of Celebrating Illusion):\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Neale has done something important for the art of magic. He has given us a book full of ways and means by which we can see past our self-imposed illusions to more clearly see the real magic [that] exists in the world. Long Live Robert Neale!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Larry Hass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56480090620228,"sku":"MAGICHOPE","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/77629-full_d006e3a5-5122-4ed4-b14a-cc388e04cca1.png?v=1780292127","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/the-magic-of-hope-by-robert-e-neale-and-lawrence-hass-1","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}