Collected Wisdom of Denny Haney - Scott Alexander

Scott Alexander was one of Denny Haney's closest friends and he leaves no stone unturned in Denny Haney: Collected Wisdom. This massive undertaking features everything from Denny's remarkable life to detailed explanations of his most beloved effects. Captured through over 40 hours of interviews, it's as if Denny himself is speaking directly to you.

All of Denny's signature illusions are described in full detail with hundreds of photos and complete descriptions of all the moves and the trademark Denny subtleties that made his magic truly special. Across these pages, you'll find everything from close-up magic, to parlor magic, stage magic and manipulation.

You'll also get a one-of-a-kind look behind the scenes at Denny's extraordinary life in a nearly 30-chapter biography section. From his early days at Phil Thomas' Yogi Magic Mart to the trenches of the Vietnam War, every key detail of his career is explored.

His exploits on the road touring colleges are hilarious and sometimes downright scary, and his ascent to the top of the corporate entertainment market in the late 1980s and early 1990s is thrilling. You'll even learn how he got those high-end corporate clients with ease.

And yes, there is also a detailed discussion of his partnership, and eventual breakup, with Lee of Denny & Lee fame. This includes the humble beginnings of the first Denny and Lee Magic Studio on Marlyn Ave., to the opening of the massive Rosedale shop, and the wild and glamorous Las Vegas Studio that opened with a bang, and closed with a thud.

LIKE NEW, Hardcover, 486 pages
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are a couple of small dings on the covers (see photos). Otherwise, like new all around.