Lawrence Hass: Theory and Art of Magic

About this episode

Lawrence Hass discusses his journey from academia to the world of magic and publishing.

Lawrence Hass, a philosopher, performer, publisher, and Dean of Jeff McBride's Magic and Mystery School traces his unlikely path from academia to full-time magic and publisher with Theory and Art of Magic Press. Discover how a David Copperfield special woke up a philosophy professor, what Eugene Burger's "Intimate Power" unlocked, and how a glass of wine at the Mystery School planted the seeds of "The Ross Johnson Legacy," Larry's landmark new book documenting the lifetime secrets of one of the world's greatest mentalists.

People in this episode

Guest: Lawrence Hass

Topics covered

• magic
• philosophy
• performance
• publishing
• mentalism
• art

Keywords

• Lawrence Hass
• magic
• philosophy
• mentalism
• publishing
• David Copperfield
• Eugene Burger

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jeff McBride's Magic and Mystery School

Books & works: Theory and Art of Magic Press, The Ross Johnson Legacy

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