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The Glorious Deception: The Double Life of William Robinson, aka Chung Ling Soo, the 'Marvelous Chinese Conjurer',Used
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In a biography woven from equal parts enchantment and mystery, Jim Steinmeyer unveils the secrets behind the most enigmatic performer in the history of stage magic, Chung Ling Soo, the Marvelous Chinese Conjurera magician whose daring made his contemporary Houdini seem like the boy next door. Soos infamous and suspicious onstage death in 1918 mystified his fellow magicians: he was shot during a performance of Defying the Bullets, in which he attempted to catch marked bullets on a porcelain plate. When Soo died, his deceptions began to unravel. It was discovered that he was not Chinese but a fiftyeightyearold American named William Ellsworth Robinson, a former magicians assistant and the husband of Olive Robinson. But even William Robinson was not who he appeared to be, for he had kept a second family with a mistress in a fashionable home near London.Here is a look at the roughandtumble world of turnofthecentury entertainments, the Wests discovery of Oriental culture, and Soo's strange descent into secrecy as he rose to stardomwritten by the foremost chronicler of magics history and culture. Due to the scandals surrounding Robinsons death, this is the first time his full story has ever been told.Photographs are included.
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- Q: What is 'The Glorious Deception' about? A: 'The Glorious Deception' is a biography by Jim Steinmeyer that explores the life of William Robinson, also known as Chung Ling Soo, a magician known for his elaborate performances and mysterious persona.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Glorious Deception' is Jim Steinmeyer, a well-known writer and historian in the field of magic.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This book is categorized as 'Used Book in Good Condition' and is also listed as 'Acceptable' for item condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Glorious Deception' contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Glorious Deception' published? A: 'The Glorious Deception' was published on May 25, 2005.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Glorious Deception'.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in the book? A: Yes, 'The Glorious Deception' includes photographs that complement the narrative.
- Q: What themes are explored in the biography? A: The biography explores themes of deception, identity, and the world of early 20th-century entertainment, focusing on the life of a magician who created a complex persona.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in magic history? A: Yes, 'The Glorious Deception' is highly suitable for readers interested in the history of magic and the cultural context of performance art.