The format
for this biography of the great Australian illusionist Les Levante,
is unlike any other book. After discovering Levante's unpublished
autobiography, author Kent Blackmore spent five years researching
the fascinating life of perhaps the last of the great touring illusionists.
Each chapter is divided into two distinct sections. First comes Levante's
personal memories of the many adventures he experienced while touring
the world with his ever-expanding, full-evening illusion show. Levante's
words are followed by Mr. Blackmore's considerable research wherein
he adds greatly to the story, makes corrections and places into context
Levante's reminiscences.
In describing
his heroic struggle to the top of his profession, Levante provides
a word's-eye-view of show business during the early part of this
century. Travel with Levante and Company as they visit Australia,
New Zealand, China, Japan and India. As a headliner in England's
music halls, Levante socialized with many of magic's greatest names
including Houdini, Dante, Goldin and Selbit, and he does not mince
his words when describing these men, some of whom were his friends,
some of whom weren't.
Levante
- His Life, No Illusion contains over a hundred photos illustrating
his long career and spectacular magic show. An appendix describes
many of Levante's classic tricks and illusions that have been explained
in magic magazines over the years.
(Hardbound
- 239 pages)
Edition limited to 1000 numbered copies.
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