Description: Magic by Gosh-Albert Goshman Title: Magic by GoshAuthor: Albert GoshmanISBN: 0 9615492-0-3Publisher: Albert GoshmanPublication Date: 1985HardcoverBook Size: 7 ¼ X 10 ¼Pages: 149Edition: 2nd Edition/2nd PrintingBook Condition: Excellent!Dust Jacket Condition: Excellent! It would be difficult to find a much better book on the art of close-up magic than this one. Here is the Al Goshman close-up show, all laid out and described in detail. Over 15 routines and sleights from one of magic's most legendary characters, including Goshman's "The Act," a 10-trick set that was an audience favorite at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA. Also contains Goshman's handlings of: Cards Thru Newspaper, Card in Purse, Glass Thru Table and much more. When Al Goshman sat down to perform, it was not just a bunch of tricks but rather a full show. Learn how to make your close-up magic special!!! Albert Goshman (1920-1991), a bagel baker from Brooklyn, became one of the greatest close-up magicians of all time and early in his professional magic career billed himself as "The Baker That's a Faker". During War World II, while working in a defense plant, he discovered a small book of coin and pocket tricks and began to study. Following the war, he became a regular visitor at the New York's magic shops. He favored coin magic and began calling himself Fakir, the Baker. He relocated to the west coast in the early 1960s and beginning in 1963 was a regular performer at the Magic Castle. He became known for his routine involving coins and salt shakers. Goshman also developed a number of foam rubber products including sponge balls. As demand grew, he expanded in to larger quarters and finally purchased a building to house his manufacturing enterprise. Edited by Kathy Diamond, illustrated by Paul Butler, Cover Art by Eric Chan Contents 1 Forward3 Look Under the Shaker4 My Friend Albert5 Presenting Albert Goshman7 Before I Magish for You Life and Times of Albert Goshman11 In the Beginning25 Words of Wisdom The Act31 Act35 Set Up39 Salt & Pepper Shaker47 Copper/Silver53 A.G. Sponge Balls59 Coins Thru Table65 Chink-a-Chink73 Spiked Coin77 Winged Silver83 Coin in Glass91 Nudist Deck97 Rising Cards Other Items105 Cards Thru Newspaper111 Card in Purse117 Glass Thru Table123 A.G. Bowl Routine129 Vanish of 10 Coins Sleights138 Clink Pass141 Get Ready Palm142 Loading a Coin143 Tenkai Vanish144 Throw Switch145 Toss Vanish149 Final Words Albert Goshman re-invents the dinner show by Nick Lewin In a community crowded with ‘one of a kind’ individuals nobody has ever come close to replacing Albert Goshman. I first met Goshman at the Magic Castle outside the Close-up Gallery. It was Friday lunchtime and I had just finished performing my show. Proudly featured in my performance was Ken Brooke’s sponge ball routine. I was using the set of ‘Goshman Sponges’ that I had purchased a few years before in London. After the show Albert stopped me as I passed by and said, “Those sponge balls aren’t clean enough to make someone hold. Buy some new ones!” In England genuine Goshman sponge balls were not only expensive but also hard to find. The tendency was to use them as long as possible. The moment I thought about it I knew Goshman was right. I mention this story because it might just make me the only magician ever to be chided by Albert on the topic of personal appearance! The most amazing thing about Goshman was the difference in how his magic looked and how he looked. The magic was neat, smart, organized and a joy to behold. Albert on the other hand consistently looked a mess! He always looked as rumpled as an unmade bed dressed in clothes that needed dry cleaning a week ago! Albert really liked his food and he was a messy eater, it was easy to track his meals for the day by the trail of the stains on his clothing! When at the Castle performing in the dining room Albert was a frequent visitor back in the kitchen area where he ate a ‘progressive’ supper. One evening Albert was hired to entertain a group of VIP’s in the Houdini room. The event planner wanted to impress her guests and let it be known that she wanted Goshman to look his very best for the group. In fact she paid a premium to ensure that this would be the case. Albert’s wife packaged him of the Castle in a spotless tuxedo and even a pair of gloves to keep his hands clean. He looked as elegant and sophisticated as anyone could remember seeing him. The event planner, aware of Albert’s natural tendencies, even came up with a plan to keep him looking that good. The Maitre ‘D and kitchen staff had all been visited and cash had changed hands to ensure that no food would be given to Albert prior to showtime. Albert was not happy about this. When it came time for his show, an immaculate and stain-free Albert Goshman, sat down in the Houdini room behind a freshly polished saltshaker and as always wowed the crowd with his brilliant close-up show. The event planner sat in the back of the room delighted that her plan had worked so well. However, just prior to Albert’s rising cards routine, he made direct eye contact with the party planner and proceeded to pull a large beef rib from his inside jacket pocket! Never breaking eye contact with the astounded party planner he ate a few bites of the rib and then casually replaced it in his pocket before proceeding to finish his show. Game, Set and Match to Goshman! Please examine the photos of this book. I have included photos of the index, when needed. I have also included photos of especially colorful, interesting or autographed pages. I will be happy to answer any specific question, just send me an Email! NOTE: I do NOT use “Stock” photos-ALL photos & Scans are mine unless otherwise noted!Listing info courtesy of: Magicref ATTENTION: A large part of the value of magic tricks is the SECRET!! As such, there are NO REFUNDS on magic tricks (unless I make a mistake, something is not as advertised, etc.)! I will try to be very detailed & accurate in my descriptions & also try to include the approximate skill level to assist in your decision, but I will not tell you how the trick is done! If you have any questions, please send me an Email BEFORE bidding!
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