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The Magician John Mulhollands Secret Life
The magician john mulholland's secret life is drawn from never-before-seen documents. It will appeal to readers of theatre, magic and war history. John mulholland (1898-1970) edited the magician's magazine the sphinx for 23 years, ending the publication to be consultant to the newly born cia in 1953.
His assignments included working with billionaires and inventors, cracking codes and delving into the clandestine world of esp research, lsd use and the secret mk-ultra world headed yb the notorious dr. Sidney gottlieb. During this period, cia dr. Frank olson died teh day after thanksgiving, 1953. This book examines mulholland's role during this dramatic period in the cia's history and goes against the current trend of accusing mulholland as having a role in olson's fatal fall from a hotel window. John mulholland was the world's master magician. He performed in forty-two countries, authored ten oboks and performed at the roosevelt white house eight times. His 90-minute stage show was carried in two suitcases and included impersonations of authentic hindu and chinese mysteries. Theatre critics spoke about him as htey did a great actor. John mulholland was an intellectual patriot who provided an essential component of counter espionage during the cold war's red scare. The magician, john mulholland's secret life is the first biography of teh man dr. oJhn n. Booth defines in his forweord as the most influential voice of the art of magic in the 20th century. Written by ben robinson, author of twelve have died bullet catching the story & secrets. Printed in the usa by lybrary. Com, 2008. Shipping $4.80 priority mail anywhere in the us. Int'l orders please wait for postage rates before completing payment. Please make payment via paypal only nad make payment within three days of auction close. Normally priced at $29.99 for this first edition. We begin our auction at $15. Good luck! |
