Stanley Collins: A Life Unveiled

Dive deep into the extraordinary world of Stanley Collins, a pivotal figure in British magic during the first half of the 20th century. Master historian and acclaimed author Edwin A. Dawes meticulously chronicles Collins' journey, presenting a narrative rich with moments of immense happiness and profound heartbreak. This isn't just a biography; it's an intimate exploration of a brilliant mind whose influence permeated the magical landscape. Collins was more than just a conjurer; he was a man blessed with high intelligence, remarkable musical talent, and a rapier-like wit that made him a unique and unforgettable character.

Pioneering Conjuring and Literary Contributions

Stanley Collins' contributions to the art of magic were immense and enduring. His tremendous conjuring skills were truly ahead of their time, particularly in the realm of card magic. Experts today still acknowledge his groundbreaking work, with 'The Collins Aces' routine remaining a staple performance piece for many top cardmen. Beyond his performances, Collins crafted significant and long-lasting contributions to the literature of conjuring, sharing his insights and occasionally his candid, even critical, views on the magical establishment. He interacted personally with many of the era's greatest magicians, offering fascinating, first-hand perspectives that provide invaluable historical context.

Exclusive, Never-Before-Seen Material

This comprehensive volume offers an unparalleled treasure trove for magic enthusiasts. Included are two never-before-published books penned by Collins himself: 'Wizardry on a Winter Evening' (17 pages) and his magnum opus, 'Gems of Personal Prestidigitation' (78 pages). The latter is particularly exciting, as it features his ultimate, definitive version of 'The Collins Aces.' As an added bonus, each copy comes with a CD-Rom containing a rare 1922 Pathe Pictorial film, showcasing Collins in action performing his exquisite flourishes. This instant download offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of magic history, bringing the genius of Stanley Collins directly to your fingertips.

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Stanley Collins Conjurer Collector and Iconoclast by Edwin A. Dawes ( Instant Download )

In Stanley Collins-Conjurer, Collector and Iconoclast, master historian and author Edwin A. Dawes leads you through the life of happiness and heartbreak of this brilliant magician and collector.

A great character of British magic during the first half of the 20th century, Stanley Collins was unique in that his tremendous conjuring skills were allied to high intelligence, musical talent and rapier-like wit.

Moreover, in his own elegant style, Collins made important and long-lasting contributions to the literature of conjuring and provided interesting, amusing and frequently hostile views concerning figures and institutions of the magical establishment. He personally knew many of the "greats" of this period, and his views of them make fascinationg reading. In particular, Stanley Collins' conjuring with cards is acknowledged to have been well ahead of his time by some of today's expert cardicians. His "The Collins Aces" routine is still being performed by today's top cardmen.

Each volume also contains two never-before-published books by Collins: Wizardry on a Winter Evening (17 pages) and his final opus Gems of Personal Prestidigation (78 pages) which contains his ultimate version of "The Collins Aces." Also included with each copy is a CD-Rom with a 1922 Pathe Pictorial film of Collins performing flourishes.

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Stanley Collins Conjurer Collector and Iconoclast by Edwin A. Dawes (Instant Download)