Steinmeyer

Or so suggests Jim Steinmeyer, who has had a career of his own in magic, inventing illusions for David Copperfield, Siegfried and Roy, and Welles, a longtime dabbler in magic.

Jim Steinmeyer's "The Last Greatest Magician in the World" 2011

Steinmeyer takes pains to explain how hard it was even for someone as light-fingered and ingratiating as young Howard to become and remain a headliner.

Jim Steinmeyer's "The Last Greatest Magician in the World" 2011

"Thornton," Steinmeyer explains, "had sent the message to himself, from Cripple Creek to Colorado Springs," where he surreptitiously lopped off the telltale portion before handing it over to the policeman.

Jim Steinmeyer's "The Last Greatest Magician in the World" 2011

Steinmeyer breaks the magician's code by explaining how Thurston accomplished some of his effects.

Jim Steinmeyer's "The Last Greatest Magician in the World" 2011

Or so suggests Jim Steinmeyer, who has had a career of his own in magic, inventing illusions for David Copperfield, Siegfried and Roy, and Welles, a longtime dabbler in magic.

Jim Steinmeyer's "The Last Greatest Magician in the World" 2011

Steinmeyer breaks the magician's code by explaining how Thurston accomplished some of his effects.

Jim Steinmeyer's "The Last Greatest Magician in the World" 2011

Steinmeyer takes pains to explain how hard it was even for someone as light-fingered and ingratiating as young Howard to become and remain a headliner.

Jim Steinmeyer's "The Last Greatest Magician in the World" 2011

"Thornton," Steinmeyer explains, "had sent the message to himself, from Cripple Creek to Colorado Springs," where he surreptitiously lopped off the telltale portion before handing it over to the policeman.

Jim Steinmeyer's "The Last Greatest Magician in the World" 2011

Steinmeyer wisely refrains from fruitless speculation.

A Proto-Geek and His Legacy Karen Burnham 2010

Steinmeyer wisely refrains from fruitless speculation.

Archive 2010-01-01 Karen Burnham 2010