The amazing story of one of the greatest magicians of the
20th Century - who you've probably never heard of before!
Ade Duval's
career took him around the world with an act that critics called one of the most beautiful and baffling in magic. Duval's
"A Rhapsody in Silk" appeared at such famous spots as the Palace Theater in New York, Radio City Music Hall (4 times!),
London Palladium, Wintergarden in Berlin, Rex Theater in Paris, Tivoli Theaters in Australia, and many more. He made the transition
to television with a completely different manipulative act featuring his original "Smoking Thumb" routine that amazed
audiences (and magicians) multiple-times on the Ed Sullivan Show and other top programs of the 1950's. Tragically, Duval's
career and life was cut short at the top of his career. This is his warm and remarkable story, much of it told in Duval's
own words.
PLUS: The Magic of Duval.
Step backstage and learn the secrets of his landmark routines, including the Multiplying Golf Balls and Smoking Thumb. And,
Duval's book, A Rhapsody in Silk, explaining the inner workings
of his silk production routine that amazed a generation, has been enlarged and reprinted in this volume. This is a wonderful
read for the magic performer, collector or show business fan.
144 pages. Hardbound with full color cover. Over 130 photos and illustrations. Foreword by Marvyn Roy. LIMITED EDITION OF 500 COPIES.
$40. + shipping.
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