by Mickey Bitsko » Jan 20th, '05, 18:52
Hi. I thought I'd just answer a few questions about myself to see if anyone has similar interests.
I live in lower Manhattan in New York City, just north of City Hall. I am a mere painter and occasional ham actor.
For the past couple of years my favorite book on conjuring has been Eugene Burger's "Mastering the Art of Magic." If you've read it, you'll understand why I believe I'll never need another book on the subject of close-up. Unless, that is, it's one by Phil Goldstein, another favorite. Oh, and I shouldn't forget Aldo Colombini and Mac King. I love Aldo's rope routines.
My heroes are Orson Welles and Luis Bunuel, spectacular magicians each in their own ways.
Stay warm, and thanks for listening.