The Sense of Wonder is the second delightful chapter in Robert E. Neale's much-anticipated Trilogy of Magic. Inside these pages, Bob dives deep into the vast ocean of human wonder, shattering the usual clichés and forcing us to rethink what it all means. Not only does he explore the kaleidoscope of styles and subjects of wonder, but he also dishes out how magicians can harness these insights to whip up even more captivating experiences for their audiences (and trust me, they’ll thank you for it).
The Sense of Wonder also features thirty-one of Bob Neale's latest, brilliantly inventive magic routines, with only one being a repeat performance. Each routine comes complete with a fully fleshed-out script and uses simple props you can snag from anywhere—playing cards, bits of paper, coins, or even a cheeky toy ball!
Praise for The Magic of Celebrating Illusion (Trilogy of Magic, Book 1)
Michael Weber 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 in order to more clearly see the real magic which exists in the world... Long live Robert Neale.
Genii Magazine As a book of [magic] theory and philosophy it cannot be recommended enough, and if it had included no tricks I would certainly have felt I had my money's worth.
MAGIC Magazine Robert Neale is a unique thinker, and this book is essential reading for [any magician] who enjoys a challenge, rather than being spoon-fed the latest one trick DVD.
Eugene Burger This first book in Bob Neale's Trilogy of Magic is an adventure! The magic is strong, his scripts and presentations are wonderful, and the philosophy of illusion in these pages is both exciting and challenging. A strong start for what promises to be a major contribution to magic.
