Doug henning metamorphosis books

Doug henning, doug hennings world of magic, doug henning magic show, doug henning magic. Then i found doug hennings book and sure enough kept it with me. Doug henningat the time a largely unknown canadian magicianmarked houdinis centennial by doing metamorphosis in front of the plaza. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Doug henning 19472000 was a canadian magician, illusionist, escape. However, never one to rest on his laurels, doug would always add a few of his own flourishes to freshen things up a bit. Doug henning marks houdinis 100th wild about harry. Doug henning presents the origami illusion youtube. Douglas james henning may 3, 1947 february 7, 2000 was a canadian magician. Over this week, early doug collaborator brian lumley is going to be sharing more memories of doug and, specifically, his time with the magic show. And next to that, the buzz saw table orson welles meant to use to slice rita hayworth in. Henning was born in the fort garry district of winnipeg, manitoba, and began practicing magic at oakenwald school in fort garry, later moving to oakville, ontario. Other than his muppet show episode, it was a second hand book i bought while in high school that primarily introduced me to doug henning.

Doug s version of houdini s metamorphosis became just as synonymous with doug as the original was houdini himself. The magic of doug henning collection metamorphosis youtube. Mar 1, 20 douglas james henning famous magician1947 2000. Doug s first experience in magic occurred when he was.

The prop was performed by doug henning on stage at the cort theater in new york during. Shot in 1981, this version for television changed songs and. Metamorphosis by brian lumley part one the average person would not believe the level or intensity of the screw ups we had running the magic show. After studying endless library books on magic, practicing for many hours, and relentlessly. This 1981 filmed version of the highly successful broadway play the magic show brings magical illusions as well as engaging music to the. Metamorphosis by brian lumley part two charlie was the man that convinced the producers that the magic show could not make it without doug s personal special assistants. Douglas james henning may 3, 1947 february 7, 2000 was a canadian magician, illusionist, escape artist and politician.

Richard passaro first fell in love with magic at the age of 8, after receiving a magic set for christmas. In high school, i always had a couple houdini books in my bag with me at. At that time, doug was generally the first to be offered new illusion ideas by illusion designer jim steinmeyer, who worked closely with henning. Along with coauthor charles reynolds, doug wrote his first book, houdini. Fox business network hoenig is a regular contributor to cavuto royalty exchange. His legend and his magic, written by doug and charlie reynolds, was and still remains one of the most visually detailed books on houdini ever written. Doug henning at the time a largely unknown canadian magicianmarked houdinis centennial by doing metamorphosis in front of the plaza hotel on fifth ave. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. The magic of doug henning collection metamorphosis looking for.

Doug henning, a superstar of illusion, is dead at 52 the new york. One of his most impressive acts was metamorphosis, an illusion borrowed from harry houdini, his idol. Next to a wall of midcentury magic kits stands doug hennings metamorphosis trunk and denim jumpsuit. Doug henning, a superstar of illusion, is dead at 52 the. Doug is able to books his show magicagogo, in barbados during. Spellbound reveals that metamorphosis was dougs favorite illusion. David ginn 370 bay grove rd loganville, ga 30052 usa phone. The wonderfilled life of doug henning by john harrison was. The real work is what makes a magic effect magical. Many magicians have performed versions of the metamorphosis illusion for modern audiences, including doug henning, the winnipegborn performer who captivated 50 million viewers in 1975 with a recreation of the watertorture escape. The above clip comes from the filmed and retooled version of the magic show. The magic cafe forums metamorphosis secret will be revealed.