Step beyond tricks and techniques into a world where storytelling, theatre, history, and mystery transform magic into unforgettable experiences.
In Bizarre Magick, acclaimed performer, author, and historian Vince Wilson draws on more than twenty-five years of performing, researching, and teaching the art of bizarre magic. Rather than focusing solely on methods, Wilson explores how narrative, atmosphere, ritual, and character can elevate any performance and create a lasting emotional connection with an audience.
This modern grimoire combines never-before-published essays, performance pieces, and historical insights, tracing the roots of bizarre magic from ancient ritual traditions to today's performers. Along the way, readers discover the influential figures who shaped the genre and gain a deeper understanding of why Bizarre Magic has often been described as the "punk rock of magic."
Whether you perform close-up, mentalism, séance theatre, or stage magic, the ideas in this book encourage you to think beyond sleight of hand and develop performances that truly resonate with your spectators. Even experienced magicians will find valuable inspiration for strengthening the theatrical and emotional impact of their work.
Praised for its thoughtful writing, solid historical research, and well-organized structure, Bizarre Magick has earned recognition as an essential addition to the library of magicians, mentalists, and students of magical theatre alike.
Featuring an introduction by Jeff McBride and a foreword by Prof BC (Brian Corrigan), this is a book that invites you to open the curtain and step into a world where story and sorcery become one.
