Max MALINI

[Loïc GRESET]

bonjour, je recherche quelques information sur un certain monsieur Max Malini. si uelqu'un a des informations, merci de nous les faire partager...  

[Arnaud LEMAUVIEL]

Alors pour Malini, si tu veux des infos tu peux toujours aller sur http://www.magicwebchannel.com/hall_malini.htm ( en anglais, très complet).

Interprété par Patrick Bauchau dans le film Shade et inspirant le personnage de Maleeni le prodigieux dans X-Files (joué par Ricky Jay).

[Mostapha QABBAL]

Pour moi Max Malini c'est la preuve qu'on peut manipuler les cartes malgré de petites mains.

[Loïc GRESET]

merci beaucoup!!!

[Jean-Yves LOES]

Ce garçon avait un physique

tout à fait étonnant,

en plus de ces mains minuscules !

[Denis FABRE]

tu dois pouvoir trouver certaines anecdote sur Malini contées par Vernon dans la série "révélations" (les DVD).

Il me semble que l'on peu même trouver un livre signé Ganson ou Vernon rend homage à Malini en débinant ses tours.

[Guillaume SINGER]

En effet, Vernon a écrit une biographie (en fait, plus qu'une biographie) de Malini ("Malini and his magic") qui est passionnant.

[Arnaud LEMAUVIEL]

Oups !!! J'ai oublié de parler du DVD de Paul Daniels " Magic of Max Malini"

[Loïc GRESET]

eh ben je sens que je viens de trouvr quelques ouvrages en anglais dans lesquels je vais me consacrer...

merci beaucoup à tous pour vos mltiples réponses!!

[SébastienO]

Je ne pensais pas faire remonter un sujet, plus de 15 ans après

Un vrai bond dans le temps, comme je les aime

 

Les écrits sur Max Malini sont assez rares.

Le dernier livre entièrement consacré à ce magicien était Malini and His Magic, et datait de 1962.

 

https://www.conjuringarchive.com/list/book/1029

 

Steve Cohen vient tout juste de sortir, un nouveau livre sur Max Malini.

Le livre s'intitule Max Malini: King of Magicians, Magician of Kings.

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Max Malini circled the globe eight times, enthralling kings and emperors, czars and presidents. After a private show at the White House, Theodore Roosevelt said, “A remarkable young man and a remarkable performance.”

His techniques, tricks, boldness, and character have become the stuff of legend, inspiring no less than Dai Vernon and Ricky Jay to follow in his footsteps.

Yet for a magician revered by so many, there is scant Malini material in print. Until now.

Through the pages of Max Malini: King of Magicians, Magician of Kings Steve Cohen - star of New York's hit show Chamber Magic - details a wealth of never-before-revealed information, both instructional and historical.

From the methods behind Malini's famous Block of Ice Production and Blindfolded Card Stab, to the techniques he used for card control, forcing, and palming, as well as a lengthy discussion of the Malini Egg Bag and the Button Biting stunt that made him famous, this new work is a virtual tell-all how-to tome.

But the book explains far more than the mechanics of Malini's magic. It gives new insight into his presentations, his personality, and explains how these factors made him famous.

Further complementing the instructional text is the most extensive and revealing look at Malini's life published to date. Cohen's meticulous research uncovered dozens of unknown stories and photos that reveal the breadth of Malini’s role in early twentieth-century magic.

Woven into his life story are accounts of his performances in India, South America, and Australia (where Malini was suspected to be a wartime spy), "tales of boldness," as well as chronicles of many of the famous instances of chutzpah - both in performance and everyday life - that made Malini truly extraordinary, and helped him become a genuine legend.

The Malini book contains:

• Over 500 pages, with 200 instructional photographs
• Detailed descriptions of 95 Malini tricks & methods
• Images of Malini’s own props from David Copperfield’s private museum
• A transcription of Ozzie Malini’s recollections of his father
• A touching biography
• Rare Malini memorabilia, including previously unpublished images

A large format cloth bound book; 8 x 10", with period-style smyth-sewn cloth binding stamped in gilt, black, and blind. Each copy weighs five pounds!

 

"Steve Cohen has provided a fitting tribute to one of magic’s most lauded performers. The book provides a seamless tapestry of history and techniques that, lavishly illustrated and passionately researched, brings Malini’s story to life. It is a book to enthuse any lover of magic and whether you are a performer or historian, you’ll find much to enjoy."

-Genii Magazine (Feb. 2022)

 

Steve Cohen has delighted and mystified audiences all over the world. His long-running show, Chamber Magic, is consistently reviewed as one of New York’s best kept secrets and must-see theatrical events.

In 2012 he starred in Lost Magic Decoded, a two-hour special on the History Channel, and Theater of Wonder, a sold-out solo show at Carnegie Hall. His work has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, and Late Night with David Letterman, and in numerous publications including The New York Times and Forbes.

Cohen earned a psychology degree from Cornell University and studied at Waseda University in Tokyo. He holds the esteemed rank of Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, awarded by The Magic Circle in London. His book, Win the Crowd, in which he explores the power of suggestion and how it can help people in their everyday lives, has been published in seven languages. Confronting Magic, a coffee table book, was released to celebrate his show's twentieth anniversary.

 

Citation

Max Malini’s techniques, tricks, boldness and unforgettable character have become the stuff of legend. Some of the most famous magicians of all time like Dai Vernon and Ricky Jay were inspired by him. Which is no surprise, given this iconic magician circled the globe eight times enthralling kings and emperors, czars and presidents.

Simply put, Max Malini was a magic rockstar that changed the course of magic history forever.

Yet, until now, there has been almost no significant works published about this revered magician. That all changes with Max Malini: King of Magicians, Magician of Kings by Steve Cohen—star of New York's sensational parlor magic show Chamber Magic.

Max Malini's incredible legacy is told like never before across more than 500 pages and 200 photographs. Uncover a wealth of never-before-shared details about one of the most important magicians of all time, including:

Detailed descriptions of 95 signature Malini tricks & methods

Images of Malini’s props from David Copperfield’s private museum

A transcription of Ozzie Malini’s recollections of his father

A touching biography

Rare Malini memorabilia, including previously unpublished images

You’ll discover everything from the the methods behind Malini's famous Block of Ice Production and Blindfolded Card Stab, to the techniques he used for card controls, forcing, and card palming with his notoriously small hands. There’s even a fascinating exploration of the Malini Egg Bag and the Button Biting stunt that helped him become a superstar.

This is no ordinary magic book though. You won’t just find magic secrets here. Cohen also shares a truly unique new insight into Malini’s one-of–a-kind presentations and personality, and how they played a collective role in helping him achieve worldwide acclaim.

Max Malini: King of Magicians, Magician of Kings also offers the most intimate and extensive exploration of Max Malini’s life ever published. Uncovered through countless hours of meticulous research, Cohen shares dozens of new stories and photos that perfectly encapsulate the true reach of Malini’s impact on magic.

You’ll find yourself captivated by Malini’s life story and how he leveraged his famous chutzpah in performances and everyday life. It’s a detailed account of how a truly extraordinary human became a bonafide legend.

This stunning, large format cloth bound book (8x10) is a worthy addition to any library. It features a period-authentic, smyth-sewn cloth binding stamped in gilt, black, and blind. This book makes for a great gift for magicians or fans of magic.

Limited copies are available. Get your copy of Max Malini: King of Magicians, Magician of Kings before they’re gone!