If magic had a folk hero, it would definitely be Theodore “Ted” Annemann.

This bloke was a prolific writer, an inventive genius, and a performer who could make your jaw drop. He came up with his own twist on the bullet catch, published Practical Mental Effectsa must-read for anyone even remotely interested in mentalismand kicked off the legendary magic magazine, The Jinx, all before his tragic departure at the tender age of 34.

Fast forward to 1992, fifty years after Annemanns light dimmed, and Max Abrams gives us Annemann: The Life and Times of a Legend, the ultimate collection about this magic maven.

Part biography, part magic manual, and paced like a gripping thriller (you wont want to put it down, trust me), The Life and Times of a Legend unravels the complete tale of one of magics most intriguing figures. In a whopping 622 pages, Abrams takes you on an unforgettable journey.