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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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 😅
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!
@@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.
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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.
That's amazing! I'd love to hear some stories sometime!!
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.
Wow, I'm honored! Thanks for taking time to watch and comment.
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.
You are too kind, mon ami!!
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.
You're too kind, Keith! 💙 Appreciate the encouragement.
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.
I'm glad someone else feels the same way as me!
Along with The Compleat Magick set, this one is on my bucket list. A great video, and excellent choice of mood music as well.
Thank you, Carter!
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.
Of course - my pleasure!
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.
Thanks for sharing, Fredrick!
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?
I do not - what is it about?
@@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!
Thank you for another great review. Have a fantastic week!
You bet, Scott. Hope you have a great week, too!
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 😅
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!
A wonderful book review 👍😊😊👍
Appreciate it, Robert!
Great look at a great book. Maybe this Todd Karr guy should write one on Erdnase.
🤣 indeed!
What a fantastic book!!!Looks gorgeous!The price looks on the high side but hey it’ll soon be Xmas!😂.Luved it,thanks Jeff.
Haha, that's the spirit, Kalvin 😉
@@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.
A great man and a great book. I have the book and al the original books.
Nice!!
Carl Jones also published Greater Magic.
Correct!
One book nobody seems to talk about because it needs to be kept secret .... M&MoDB by DB😉❤️
Could never decide myself.
You mean who to visit if you had a time machine?
@@EruditeMagic Yes so many greats.
If I could go back and meet someone it would be Harlan tarbell
That could be very interesting!
Can't wate for to day talk
Hope it met your [high] expectations!