The Magic of Ascanio Volume 1 The Structural Conception of Magic (Japanese Edition)

Build a deeper understanding of how magic is shaped with The Magic of Ascanio, Volume 1: The Structural Conception of Magic, compiled and written by Jesús Etcheverry. This Japanese edition brings together Arturo de Ascanio’s ideas on technique, construction, misdirection, timing, and presentation.

Explore Ascanio’s approach at your own pace, whether you’re studying card magic or thinking more broadly about how to create a magical experience.

• Core theory: Learn Ascanio’s structural conception of magic, including technique, construction, cover, and presentation.
• Study guidance: Read his thoughts on how to study magic and approach the art seriously.
• Previously unpublished writing: Includes “Thoughts on Creativity” and the “Theory Notebook of 1970.”
• Classic articles: Covers magical atmosphere, trick analysis, misdirection, timing, palming, and self-knowledge.
• Interviews and conversations: Features interviews by Juan Tamariz and Docampo, three conversations, and an essay by Aurelio Paviato.

Keep this volume close as a thoughtful reference for studying the choices behind a performance and developing your own ideas about magic.