The World of Al Baker's Magic

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@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

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@tommiller4895 Ай бұрын

I am a Mamber of the Society of American Magicians Assembly #35 in Poughkeepsie, NY. It is the Al Baker Assembly! I never got to meet Al Baker but I was good friends with Jay Marshall and Walter b. Gibson. They talked often about Al Baker.

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

That's amazing! I'd love to hear some stories sometime!!

@redblack8414 Ай бұрын

I first heard of Al Baker in 1965 when my father gave me a copy of Greater Magic (in French). Baker became and still is my favorite magician although I have never seen him perform or even heard his voice. His creativity is without limits. I have tried to find films of him but never succeeded. Thanks for posting.

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

I'm glad someone else feels the same way as me!

@keithmitchell1374 Ай бұрын

I simply love the content that you put out week after week. Most of the trick-of-the-day ads I get from the top magic dealers are really just a reworking of ideas and routines from past masters. If one simply aspires to be uncle Bob the Trickster then go ahead and keep purchasing the trick of the day. If the goal is to be a real magician, then no better investment than digging in to some of the works presented here.

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

You're too kind, Keith! 💙 Appreciate the encouragement.

@BunfingusCollege-u8p Ай бұрын

My great-grandfather. My grandfather Jay Marshall’s father-in-law. You can visit his house on 88th St. in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY. Great video, thanks.

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

Wow, I'm honored! Thanks for taking time to watch and comment.

@JehanStefanENG 24 күн бұрын

Hello from France! You are my favorite youtube channel about Magic and history!!! Bravo for your great work! I heard of Al Baker via French magicians Stefan Leyshon and Gaetan Bloom in the 1990s (I think 1995 ish) . And from that year, it was a "down the rabbit hole" moment. Bravo, Bravo and.... Bravo!!! You are doing, in my opinion, a great "historic" project with your youtube channel for the entire community of magicians and "simple" amateur magician / magic lovers like me. Please keep up the great work and sending good vibes from Paris, France.

@EruditeMagic 24 күн бұрын

You are too kind, mon ami!!

@13randon13ell Ай бұрын

This is a fantastic book about an incredible performer and influence. Speaking as a mentalist, Al is sadly overlooked in that community these days. Thank you for highlighting such a great resource.

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

Of course - my pleasure!

@Fredrickconjurer Ай бұрын

Wonderful book! In 2003 when it came out, I mentioned to Eugene Burger that I was contemplating buying another book. He said to buy the Baker book as it was full of excellent material. So glad I listened. By the way, Jay’s first marriage was to Al’s daughter Naomi.

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Fredrick!

@cartersmith8390 Ай бұрын

Along with The Compleat Magick set, this one is on my bucket list. A great video, and excellent choice of mood music as well.

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

Thank you, Carter!

@jonathannelson7584 Ай бұрын

Great as always! I've never owned one, but all the books from the miracle factory look so beautiful! Speaking of magic history, do you have a video on The Rich Cabinet Collection?

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

I do not - what is it about?

@jonathannelson7584 Ай бұрын

@@EruditeMagic I don't know too much about it, but from what I understand it's a huge collection of essays on magic history by a historian called Dr. Edwin A. Dawes. He's been writing for a magic magazine since the 70s, and now they've collected it in a number of volumes. It's not really for the average magician, but for people that are very interested in magic history (it's also very expensive). It's a project by Magicana 🙂 I thought it might interest you!

@ScottRSmith1964 Ай бұрын

Thank you for another great review. Have a fantastic week!

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

You bet, Scott. Hope you have a great week, too!

@RobertBallMagician Ай бұрын

A wonderful book review 👍😊😊👍

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

Appreciate it, Robert!

@magician_josh Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! I’ve had both this and Annemann’s Enigma on my bucket list for awhile…seeing that they are both currently available I’ll ask the impossible question of if there is one you’d recommend more 😅

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

They are both awesome. Annemann's Enigma has the obvious draw that it's $100 cheaper. On the flip side of that, The Secret Ways of Al Baker has fewer copies available, most likely. 🤷 You can't go wrong with either!

@jimkl0 24 күн бұрын

Great look at a great book. Maybe this Todd Karr guy should write one on Erdnase.

@EruditeMagic 24 күн бұрын

🤣 indeed!

@kalvheps5973 Ай бұрын

What a fantastic book!!!Looks gorgeous!The price looks on the high side but hey it’ll soon be Xmas!😂.Luved it,thanks Jeff.

@EruditeMagic Ай бұрын

Haha, that's the spirit, Kalvin 😉

@kalvheps5973 Ай бұрын

@@EruditeMagic Hi Jeff.Could I ask a question about two books?Would you say Syzygy is a more modern version of Annemanns enigma?I’m looking for a modern mentalism book between the two.