AMORALMAN
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AMORALMAN
AMORALMAN by Derek DelGaudio is an enthralling and deeply philosophical journey into the heart of deception, self-discovery, and the thin boundary between truth and lies. Derek, a master illusionist and performer, takes readers on a vivid, introspective exploration of his own life, where the lines between reality and illusion blur. As he delves into his past, Derek confronts unsettling truths about himself and the world of deception in which he was an unwitting participant.
The narrative begins when Derek stumbles upon an old journal that contradicts his memory of being an honest man. This revelation propels him into a quest for understanding his role in a significant act of deception from his youth. Using his youthful notebook entries as a guide, Derek embarks on a soulful, often humorous, and sometimes dark journey. He retraces the steps that led him into a shadowy world populated by charming charlatans, card cheats, and cunning con artists.
Throughout the book, Derek skilfully peels away layers of stories and reveals intricate artifices, examining the mysteries that have shaped his life. He delves into the enigma surrounding his father's disappearance and the secretive legacy left by his mother. Derek also revisits the obsession with sleight-of-hand that moulded his future and the affinity he felt for the professional swindlers who proficiently taught him the art of deception.
A pivotal moment in Derek's journey occurs when he finds himself working as a crooked dealer in a high-stakes Hollywood card game. This experience forces him to question his own moral compass and confront the extent to which even a magician can become trapped in his own illusions.
AMORALMAN is more than a memoir; it is a profound contemplation on the fictions we pass as truth, both to ourselves and to others. Through Derek's transformative story, readers are invited to reflect on the lies we tell ourselves and the realities we create in the minds of others. With its candid, insightful, and often poignant prose, AMORALMAN is a gripping exploration of morality, identity, and the human capacity for both truth and deception.
This book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the art of illusion, the complexity of human nature, and the search for self-truth. Derek DelGaudio's unique perspective as a magician and storyteller brings an unparalleled depth to this brilliantly entertaining and thought-provoking work of nonfiction.
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AMORALMAN by Derek DelGaudio is praised for its exploration of honesty and deceit, blending factual and fictional elements to reveal broader truths about perception. Reviewers commend its compelling narrative, philosophical depth, and unique storytelling, comparing it to a magic trick that uncovers existential revelations. The memoir details DelGaudio's journey from a magic-enthused boy to a professional card cheat, highlighting the moral intricacies and personal epiphanies that come with living a life steeped in deception.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780593081112
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 February 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Vintage Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Derek DelGaudio is a writer and performer, primarily known for his highly-acclaimed theater show, IN & OF ITSELF. He served as the Artist in Residence for Walt Disney Imagineering and cofounded the performance-art collective, A.BANDIT. Mr. DelGaudio lives in New York City.
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