Now available in English – the book we’ve all been itching to get our hands on from the one and only Juan Tamariz, the undisputed maestro of magic!
"The brilliance of Juan Tamariz, the greatest and most influential card magician alive, is the reason I can't wait to read this book, cover to cover." - David Blaine
"I've waited more than twenty years to read this book, and the wait was worth it. If you've spent years looking for magic but have only been finding tricks, this book may contain the secrets you've been searching for." - Michael Weber
"This is the most difficult book on magic you are ever going to read, and it might upset most of your beliefs about magic, and maybe even change your life. It is only for those who believe that magic is an art and a science, and who are willing to use their head and open their hearts. But if you do so, you will be rewarded with the love and the insight from someone, who is possibly the most important and influential magician that has ever lived. Never before has a book on the theory and philosophy of magic contained so much practical guidance and artistic vision as Juan Tamariz's The Magic Rainbow." - Roberto Giobbi
"The Magic Rainbow is an awe inspiring look through the eyes of a true master, the depth of thought and understanding is that of a genius. Juan's passion for magic leaps off every page. We are lucky to both have this book and that Juan chose magic as his passion." - Joseph Barry
The Magic Rainbow is the result of over forty years of rumination, study, and a fair bit of wizardry from Juan Tamariz, a man hailed as a genius in the magic realm. Back in 1988, he dazzled us with The Magic Way, an instant classic that unveiled a clever system for making the inner workings of tricks vanish into thin air. In The Magic Rainbow, Tamariz takes us and our audiences even further up The Magic Way, leading us to a destination where logical thinking takes a back seat to the emotions of astonishment, intrigue, and wonder; where the sensation of magic feels like a delightful impossibility firmly anchored in reality.
As he explains how to reach this magical nirvana, Tamariz dishes out some truly original techniques that help wipe away any pesky memories that might give away the method, while also crafting memories that bolster the impossibility of the effect both in the moment and for ages to come. He shares a unique strategy for handling those inevitable hiccups during performances. Plus, he dives into the delightful blend of comedy and drama with magic—both the cringe-worthy and the spectacular—and how to whip up the most effective combos for creating astonishing and unforgettable magic—and so much more.
The Magic Rainbow is Juan Tamariz's magnum opus on the art of magic performance theory. It’s packed with essays, explanations, revelations, insights, and analysis—forty years of musings from the world’s most revered and adored magician. Above all, The Magic Rainbow is Juan Tamariz's love letter to magic and magicians, with verses that will elevate your performances to dazzling heights and guide your audiences to the rainbow of magical emotions.
594 pages. Hardcover. Translated to English by Rafael Benatar.
