The Amazing Kreskin

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The Adventures of the Amazing Kreskin

Beschreibung

Kreskin began life as George Kresge from Montclair, New Jersey, who originally changed his name to avoid confusion with a large shopping chain. As early as nine years old, he started dazzling audiences with is mental acuity and showmanship skills. It wasn't long before he grew into his well-earned moniker, The Amazing Kreskin, and the rest is history. The Adventures of the Amazing Kreskin is a combination pictorial memoir and comic book with highlights from his illustrious career. From Mike Douglas to Johhny Carson to Jimmy Fallon, Kreskin is a favorite of talk show hosts who have never figured out "how he does it." A professor of psychology at Kreskin's, alma mater, Seton Hall University, Frank Murphy, was quoted. "Kreskin has developed a strikingly unique an different method of communication, which may take more than fifty years to become common." He calls himself a mentalist, nothing more, nothing less. He maintains that the power of suggestion and the strength of concentration are the keys to what he does. Beautifully illustrated by comic book artist Howie Noel, through The Adventures of the Amazing Kreskin, you can take a peek into the world of this national treasure.

Autor

With a showman's flair, a comedian's wit, and the capacities of a bona fide Mentalist or thought reader, The Amazing Kreskin has, for six decades, dramatized the unique facets of the human mind; his own. His very name has become an integral part of pop culture throughout the world. During the past fifty years, Kreskin has had a television series, his own board game by Milton Bradley, twenty published books, and a major motion picture inspired by his work. Through the years, Kreskin has received worldwide recognition for extraordinary predictions, often dealing with international affairs, and sports. On Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Kreskin predicted the 2012 United States Presidential Election, 18 months before Election Day. As revealed on Fox television for the 2016 Super Bowl, Kreskin made three predictions. He foresaw the deciding quarter of the game, the winning team, and their final score. 2014 brought a whole new realm to Kreskin's arsenal when he mentally trained three up and coming boxers to victory. One of the winners was Heather "The Heat" Hardy, who won the WBC International Junior Featherweight Championship of the World.Now in his eighties, Kreskin shows no signs of slowing down. He continues to perform his legendary live shows in front of packed audiences around the world, playing over 200+ dates yearly. His new book, a combination pictorial memoir, and comic book highlights some of the Amazing Adventures of this national treasure and one-of-a-kind man.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Micro Publishing Media, Inc
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 203g
• ISBN-13: 9781944068974
• ISBN-10: 194406897X
• Artikelnr.: 63707919