Chan Canasta: A Remarkable Man by David Britland - Hardcover Magic Book

by David Britland

$98 · Offered by eBay

Chan Canasta: A Remarkable Man by David Britland (Martin Breese Hardcover) — Rare out-of-print classic with collector insert, priced for an immediate sale. Published by Martin Breese, Chan Canasta: A Remarkable Man by David Britland is the definitive biography and technical manual detailing the life, genius, and psychological methods of Chan Canasta—the legendary TV mentalist who redefined card magic and mind reading in the 1950s and 60s. Canasta eschewed traditional sleight-of-hand in favor of psychological forcing, calculated risk-taking, and overwhelming charisma. This collector set includes the original standalone Chan Canasta collector insert. What You Will Learn & Master: Psychological Forcing Mechanics: How Canasta forced specific playing cards, book pages, and words purely through vocal attitude, pacing, and visual suggestion. The "Book of Oopses" & Fail-Safe Outs: Complete analysis of Canasta's famous philosophy on "mistakes"—how he handled missed psychological forces to build genuine credibility and turn errors into dramatic triumphs. Television & Stage Routines: Deconstructions of Canasta's iconic performances on the BBC and The Parkinson Show, including card-at-number feats, picture test divinations, and book tests. Rapport & Audience Control: Mastering the relaxed, nonchalant stage presence that made Canasta's demonstrations appear 100% real to skeptics and celebrities alike. Condition & Collector Provenance Provenance: Sourced directly from a private collector's

• Condition: Fine

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