Copyright
Brian RappertPublished On
2022-05-27ISBN
Paperback978-1-80064-690-2
Hardback978-1-80064-691-9
PDF978-1-80064-692-6
HTML978-1-80064-696-4
XML978-1-80064-695-7
EPUB978-1-80064-693-3
AZW3978-1-80064-694-0
Language
- English
Print Length
228 pages (xiv+214)Dimensions
Paperback156 x 15 x 234 mm(6.14" x 0.59" x 9.21")
Hardback156 x 19 x 234 mm(6.14" x 0.75" x 9.21")
Weight
Paperback437g (15.41oz)
Hardback611g (21.55oz)
Media
Illustrations5
Funding
OCLC Number
1323253964LCCN
2021392552BIC
- UB
- JFHX
- JMB
- JHMC
- AFKP
- ASZG
BISAC
- TEC052000
- TRU004000
- SOC008000
- ART060000
LCC
- BF1623
- BF1623
Keywords
- entertainment magic
- perception
- deception
- learning
Performing Deception
Learning, Skill and the Art of Conjuring
In Performing Deception, Brian Rappert reconstructs the practice of entertainment magic by analysing it through the lens of perception, deception and learning, as he goes about studying conjuring himself.
Through this novel meditation on reasoning and skill, Rappert elevates magic from the undertaking of mere trickery to an art that offers the basis for rethinking our possibilities for acting in the modern world.
Performing Deception covers a wide range of theories in sociology, philosophy, psychology and elsewhere in order to offer a striking assessment of the way secrecy and deception are woven into social interactions, as well as the illusionary and paradoxical status of expertise.
Endorsements
Brian Rappert provides a wonderful reflective and academic account of his journey towards mastering the art of magic. 'Performing Deception' also teaches us a lot about the inner workings of this secretive artform and the communities that produce it. This book will be of interest to anyone who would like to learn more about the mysteries of perception, deception and secrecy.
Dr Gustav Kuhn
Goldsmiths, University of London
Contents
Preface: Attention, Attention, Attention!
(pp. vii–xii)- Brian Rappert
1. A Kind of Magic
(pp. 1–20)- Brian Rappert
2. Self and Other
(pp. 21–46)- Brian Rappert
3. Control and Cooperation
(pp. 47–72)- Brian Rappert
4. Natural and Contrived
(pp. 73–98)- Brian Rappert
5. Proficiency and Inability
(pp. 99–124)- Brian Rappert
6. Truth and Deception
(pp. 125–146)- Brian Rappert
7. Control and Care
(pp. 147–174)- Brian Rappert
8. Learning and Unlearning
(pp. 175–190)- Brian Rappert
Contributors
Brian Rappert
(author)Professor of Science, Technology and Public Affairs at University of Exeter