{"title":"Joshua Jay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoshua Jay\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating exploration of the art and psychology behind magic. His works delve into the methods and mindset of magicians, revealing the intricate craft and creative thinking that bring illusions to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Joshua Jay's insightful approach, which goes beyond tricks to uncover the deeper narratives and skills that define the magician’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-magicians-think-by-joshua-jay-9781523507436","title":"How Magicians Think","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a saying: the door to magic is closed, but it’s not locked. In \u003cem\u003eHow Magicians Think\u003c\/em\u003e, professional magician and bestselling author Joshua Jay not only opens that door, he brings us inside and turns on the light, revealing the artistry, inside history, and fascinating traditions of a subject long shrouded in mystery. But above all, he reveals the mindset behind the magic – what it’s like to practice an art that so many love yet so few understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a how-to book, nor a how-do-they-do-it expose. Written as a series of short, lively essays, \u003cem\u003eHow Magicians Think\u003c\/em\u003e describes the making of illusions, the psychology behind them, and the characters who create them. He writes about how technology influences the world of magic; the aesthetics of performance; his contemporaries, including David Copperfield, Penn \u0026amp; Teller, and David Blaine; and how magicians hone their craft (Jay spends countless hours in absolute darkness to perfect his sleights of hand). And he answers questions like, can a magic trick be too good? And how do you saw a person in half? (It depends…)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompelling, thoughtful, and written by an insider, \u003cem\u003eHow Magicians Think\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare excursion into a truly secret world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486117380332,"sku":"9781523507436","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781523507436-how-magicians-think.jpg?v=1775729140"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joshua-jay.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}