Maestro David Regal
DAVID REGAL has written for television series ranging from Rugrats to Everybody Loves Raymond and co-wrote the Lionsgate feature Angel of Mine. In addition, he has authored several highly regarded books of magic theory and methods – routines of his design have been seen by millions of people around the globe. He recently served as head writer/co-executive producer of TV’s The Carbonaro Effect, where, over the course of six years, he created and collaborated on literally hundreds of original effects.
David has received the Genesis Award, twice been named Lecturer of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts (the parent organization of the Magic Castle), and is the recipient of the AMA’s Creative Fellowship.
About Regal's new book INTERPRETING MAGIC, here is what two reviewers think of this tome. To read the complete review visit Regal's website (you can purchase the book there as well) www.DavidRegal.com.
Genii Magazine
Interpreting Magic
Review by Francis Menotti
David Regal is not human. Over the hours, no—days—of thoroughly digesting the more than 500 pages of his freshly released tome, it is evident that the man is part elfish imp, part unstoppable robot, and a fully whimsical creative genius with the witty demeanor of a mischievous Terry Pratchett character. If one is looking for another procedural, academic textbook featuring the here’s-a-trick, here’s-the-method format, they will be disappointed. This is a journey through magic and its construction and its betterment. It is a collection of time-and experience-tested thoughts, cleverly disguised in tricks, moves, routines, essays, and an impressive number of interviews with many of today’s top minds in magic.
INTERPRETING MAGIC
Review by Michael Close
It has been ten years since David Regal has gifted us with a big book of magic; that book was the wonderful Approaching Magic. His new book is Interpreting Magic, and it, too, is wonderful, with a wide variety of clever routines of all types (suitable for close-up, parlor, and stage), insightful essays, and interviews with a who’s-who of top creators and performers. There is literally something for everyone here.
If you want to skip the rest of the review and head right to David’s website to order the book, here’s the bottom line. If this book only had the magic routines, it would be worth the price. If this book only had the essays, it would be worth the price. If this book only had the interviews, it would be worth the price. To get all three, packed into a beautifully produced, 565 page book is a gift. In fact, it’s the gift that keeps on giving, because I know you will return to it often to find magic you previously overlooked and to remind yourself of the wealth of useful information contained within.