Books by jim steinmeyer author of hiding the elephant. In steinmeyers usual scholarly approach, he details the history and workings of two specific illusion techniques. Illusion builder to fu manchu the genius of robert harbin eric lewis stage illusions for 123 performers show burling hull niter club illusions and illusionettes abbotts keep the wheels turning owens magic a choice of miracles eric lewis a continuation of miracles eric lewis. Steinmeyer has consulted for many famous magicians, including david copperfield, doug henning, siegfried and roy, and lance burton. This was 100% of all the recorded steinmeyer s in the usa. John steinmeyer phone, address, background info whitepages. It contains some of his mosttreasured secrets, including effects that are already being used by professional magicians in their performancesinnovative illusions that will become. Jim steinmeyer primary author only author division. I have never seen a statue of liberty disappear like this one did, one. Jim steinmeyer is currently considered a single author. Jim steinmeyer s first book on stage illusions, containing 9 surprising and deceptive illusions and 6 standup effects for magicians.
The top state of residence is missouri, followed by pennsylvania. A full service magic dealer and shop with professional magic, stage magic, closeup magic, and illusions. This search includes results that are not relevant to tricks or sleights e. It contains some of his mosttreasured secrets, including effects that are already being used by professional magicians in their performancesinnovative illusions that will become important parts of. This forum is an ongoing, and evolving, discussion. The average david steinmeyer is around 59 years of age with around 44% falling in to the age group of 4160. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover johns. The steinmeyer family name was found in the usa, and the uk between 1840 and 1920. Susan steinmeyers phone number, email, address spokeo. Home board index book of the month club book of the month club.
Jim steinmeyer has 19 books on goodreads with 8535 ratings. Device and illusion by jim steinmeyer, hahne martins magic. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover hermanns connections and jobs at similar companies. And, his series on impuzzibilities is an intriguing fun collection of impromptu and easy magic that will delight friends and family. This is an illusion inspired by jim steinmeyers girl in a puzzle. Perhaps, given the technology the wii uses, such calibration wouldnt even be possible. Steinmeyer states that one idea included in the book was the result of over twenty years of searching.
A book of routines for modern stage conjurers by steinmeyer, jim isbn. Device and illusion a book of routines for modern stage conjurers. Device and illusion by jim steinmeyer, hahne martins. Jim s new book, with coauthor peter lamont, is a fascinating and iconoclastic history of magic, explaining the stories that weve gotten wrong, and the achievements of magicians weve never put in perspective. The acclaimed author of the last greatest magician in the world sleuths out literatures iconic vampire, uncovering the source materialfrom folklore and history, to personas including oscar wilde and walt whitmanbehind bram stokers lord of the undead. Would someone that owns the book device and illusion by jim steinmeyer mind telling me which illusions are described in the book. Jim steinmeyers highlyanticipated new book on illusions is an exploration of practical methods and new approaches. We have information on 21 results for robert steinmeyer, including phone numbers and addresses. Device and illusion by jim steinmeyer quality magic books. Drive options include precision ball screws coupled to either stepper or dc servo motors. Proprietary designs and intellectual property imformation for new or used illusions the very nature of a great illusion is to wonder how its done. The doors are opened to reveal a very convincing cutting illusion. He holds four us patents in the field of illusion apparatus, including a modern version of the pepper s ghost illusion.
South carolina had the highest population of steinmeyer families in 1840. Accesorios 228 bromas 70 cartomagia 344 closeup 295. Device and illusionjim steinmeyer magic book1st ed stage. The book is complete with dimensions, routines and the thinking behind the creations. Two lectures on theatrical illusion jim steinmeyer this book combines two of jim steinmeyers titles. The real news and huge surprise in steinmeyer s book isnt that method c doesnt work, but that it was walter gibson that was responsible for it my guess is that he took inspiration from horace goldins buzz saw illusion.
Genii forum members discuss opinions and trade notes on current and past magic books. We found 22 records in 17 states for david steinmeyer in the us. Subsequent impuzzibilities jim steinmeyer book stevens magic. Steinmeyer, as the leading manufacturer of high precision ball screws, is your indispensable partner for development, production, and application engineering. Hiding the elephant by jim steinmeyer the genii forum. We also found 15 background checks for robert steinmeyer, including criminal records. The third book in jim steinmeyer s intriguing series is also the largest, with thirteen new effects. Steinmeyers mechatronik division designs and manufactures a complete line of linear, rotary and goniometer stages including drives and controls. How did the statue of liberty disappear jim steinmeyer. Jim steinmeyer created some of david copperfields most astonishing tricks and is currently perfecting the illusions for the musical of aladdin. Harry a steinmeyer iii oviedo fl, clinical social worker. Stumpy, as he is known to his associates, is truly a musicians musician. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this.
Jim steinmeyer born 1958 has been called by the new york times the celebrated invisible maninventor, designer and creative brain behind many of the great stage magicians of the last quartercentury. Youll find it in our catalog, or you can just click here. Jims new book, with coauthor peter lamont, is a fascinating and iconoclastic history of. An assistant enters the tight confines of the upright cabinet only to be split at the waist as the top half moves completely to one side. He holds four us patents in the field of illusion apparatus, including a modern version of the peppers ghost illusion. Now, concerning the books you asked about, these are the ones ive owned or currently own and can comment on. In 1840 there were 2 steinmeyer families living in south carolina. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover nils connections and jobs at similar companies. Houdini ropeneon perforation the artist daydream india rubber thr. Technique and understanding meet your next favorite book. This was 100% of all the recorded steinmeyers in the usa. Proprietary designs and intellectual property imformation for.
Jim steinmeyers most popular book is hiding the elephant. His work varies greatly from magic history to illusions to selfworking card effects. Discovering invisibility and the science behind the ghost. His books include the last greatest magician in the wor. Proprietary designs and intellectual property imformation. The astonishing work of illusion designer jim steinmeyerthe most. Lol i decided to take the storyline in a different direction than the one in his book device. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. How magicians invented the impossible and learned to disappear by jim steinmeyer. Steinmeyer has worked with most of the leading magician around the world, produced magic for their television specials, and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Books on illusions and illusionists free illusion books. Jim steinmeyers first book on stage illusions, containing 9 surprising and deceptive illusions and 6 standup effects for magicians.
Also, if anyone owns andrew maynes book illusion fx, would you mind listing the illusions covered in that book. View mac steinmeyers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Apr 20, among copperfields bestknown tricks is making the statue of liberty in new york city disappear in front of a live television audience in. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. I almost feel guilty being the beneficiary of these treasures for a mere hundred and thirtyfive bucks. Included are six additional signature standup routines. Hes also the inventor of the nine card problem biography. In each case, the emphasis is on presentation and practicality, with diagrams and dimensions so the. In each case, the emphasis is on presentation and practicality, with diagrams and dimensions so the effects. Jim steinmeyer born november 1, 1958 is an american author, inventor, and designer of magical illusions and theatrical special effects. Sep 26, watch the trick and see if you can tell how copperfield did it. View john steinmeyers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
View nils steinmeyers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Mac steinmeyer discipleship pastor palma ceia united. Jim steinmeyer device and illusion book magic trick and. The reason its terrible to start dreaming of a trick like the surroundable, examinable, do it anywhere with no trap door, impromptu elephant vanish is that youre burdening the trick with restrictions.
Every second, whitepages helps 19 people do reverse phone lookups, find people, and get background reports, including public records, in order to make. This is for the hard back book, device and illusion. Device and illusion hardcover january 1, 1997 by jim steinmeyer author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I guess this is because theres no calibration step in setting up the device you know, where the system would tell you to aim at each corner of the screen and press a button, so the wii doesnt know if youre playing on a 25. The second word is of, so the card is now in position 5. Harry a steinmeyer iii oviedo fl, clinical social worker at 1200 van arsdale st suite 215. Phil steinmeyers rumblings on the game biz, programming, and life. Magic is more than the sum of all the parts, its another step beyond the equal sum. Proprietary designs and intellectual property imformation for new or used illusions the very nature of a great illusion is to wonder how it s done. Hiding the elephant, by jim steinmeyer, has 362 pages that contain 16 chapters, 65 illustrations, 8 pages of rare photos, and, a great section on. Jim steinmeyers first book on stage illusions, containing 9 surprisin. Jim steinmeyers 2003 book is a journey thorough the rich history of magicians, their creations and their quest for the impossible.
Robert steinmeyer phone, address, background info whitepages. The now classic apparatus from the fertile mind of jim steinmeyer built by the craftsmen at illusion arts magic. Genii illusions has a few interesting illusion ideas reprinted from genii magazine of years ago. Magic is more than the sum of all the parts, it s another step beyond the equal sum. Starting with houdinis famous and infamous illusion of making an elephant disappear, jim traces the various inventions in optical conjuring, from peppers ghost to tobins proteus cabinet and the. The magician who fools himself is a handsoff card across routine that jim has featured in lectures. Jim steinmeyer is a worldrenowned magic designer and author, who has created many of the mysteries featured by professional magicians, and special effects featured in popular broadway shows. Steinmeyers previous works, but confess to really only having enjoyed the closeup, standup, anecdotal and historical entries. As the wellknown magicianactorwriter, ricky jay states, steinmeyer s book is an enthralling history of great illusionists that reveals not only how magicians act but how they think. If you dont mind, list the illusion and tell what it does ex.
Jims new book, with coauthor peter lamont, is a fascinating and iconoclastic history of magic, explaining the stories that weve gotten wrong, and the achievements of magicians weve never put in perspective. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover macs. Jan 23, 20 all card names all have a minimum of three letters, so the card in question is in position 7 from the top after the card shuffle. John steinmeyer at 195 route 4, staunton, il 62088. In each case, the emphasis is on presentation and practicality, with diagrams and dimensions so the effects can be constructed in workshops. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for john steinmeyer. Oct 31, 2019 mark steinmeyer, senior program officer, smith richardson foundation givewell s notes from a september 10, 20 conversation with mark steinmeyer there is a concern that the results of hope wont replicate because not all jurisdictions have similar leadership. The most steinmeyer families were found in the usa in 1880.
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