Magic by Bob is a fascinating and captivating form of entertainment that never fails to amaze and astound audiences. Bob, a renowned magician, has perfected his craft over the years and has become a master at creating moments of wonder and awe. With his dexterity and skillful manipulation, Bob can make objects appear or disappear right before your eyes. His ability to create illusions and deceive the senses is truly remarkable. Whether it's pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making objects levitate, Bob's magic tricks are guaranteed to leave spectators in awe. But magic is not just about tricks and illusions; it's about creating an experience.
My Thoughts:
Obviously, I didn t love the book, but this author is well known for her bestseller, Matching for Beginners, so I m betting many readers are looking forward to this. I grew up in the South, born into a family of outrageous storytellers the kind of storytellers who would sit on the dock by the lake in the evening and claim that everything they say is THE absolute truth, like, stack-of-Bibles true.
But magic is not just about tricks and illusions; it's about creating an experience. Bob understands this and goes above and beyond to engage his audience. He has a charismatic stage presence and a knack for engaging with people, making them feel involved and part of the magic.
#BookReview ~ The Magic of Found Objects by Maddie Dawson
Phronsie Linnelle was conceived at Woodstock in a serendipitous liaison between a free-spirited hippie and a farmer’s son and was born with magical wonder flickering in her DNA and rationality knit into her bones. All her life she’s been torn between the two. But now that she’s been betrayed by both love and the mother she once idolized, her rational side is winning.
So when her best friend from childhood proposes that they give up on romance and marry each other, Phronsie agrees. Who better to spend your life with than your best friend? Maybe the connection they already have is love. Maybe there’s no falling to be done. But immediately after they announce their engagement, she encounters someone who makes a very charming and compelling argument for revisiting romance.
While her even-keeled stepmother argues for the safety that comes with her new engagement and her mother relays messages from the universe to hold out for true love, Phronsie must look to her own heart to find the answers that have been there all along.
Details
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆
- Title: The Magic Of Found Objects
- Author: Maddie Dawson
- Genre: General Fiction / Romance
- Pages: 365
- Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
- Release Date: August 1, 2021
My Thoughts
Phronsie and her best friend Judd are both in their thirties and tired of online dating. They have dreams of getting married, kids, and the white picket fence, but it’s feeling like a hopeless dream.
Judd has the answer. Why not forget romance and marry each other? After all, they’ve been besties for years. Isn’t that what you want in your other half, friendship? It’s settled. They get engaged with an engagement ring that can definitely be classified as unique. And all is good now . . . or is it?
In all honesty, this was a fun book, but it felt like it delved into deeper thinking than the normal romance. Phronsie’s description of her childhood with divorced parents was very interesting and added so much more interest to the story.
My Concerns
This is not your typical romance so it may fall flat for those expecting it to fit the mold. Also, as with many fictional books, it’s best not to over-analyze the ending. Just suspend your disbelief and enjoy the book.
Final Thoughts
if you realize that the book has a deeper storyline than a fun, heart-throb, romance and you’re still game, I say absolutely, pick it up.
And once I understood the title, I liked it even more. It was creative and went right along with the uniqueness of the book.
My thanks to @tlcbooktours and @amazonpublishing for this gifted copy. I was under no obligation to post a positive review.
If you hurry to Instagram I have a giveaway going on at @pickagoodbook
Rating
Rating: 4 out of 5.
About the Author (from Amazon)
I grew up in the South, born into a family of outrageous storytellers–the kind of storytellers who would sit on the dock by the lake in the evening and claim that everything they say is THE absolute truth, like, stack-of-Bibles true. The more outlandish the story, the more it likely it was to be true. Or so they said.
You want examples? There was the story of my great great aunt who shot her husband dead, thinking he was a burglar; the alligator that almost ate Uncle Jake while he was waterskiing; the gay cousin who took his aunt to the prom, disguised in a bouffant French wig. (The aunt, not the cousin.) And then there was my mama, a blond-haired siren who, when I was seven, drove a married man so insane that he actually stole an Air Force plane one day and buzzed our house. (I think there might have been a court-martial ending to that story.)
And in between all these stories of crazy, over-the-top events, there was the hum of just daily, routine crazy: shotgun weddings, drunken funerals, stories of people’s affairs and love lives, their job losses, the things that made them laugh, the way they’d drink Jack Daniels and get drunk and foretell the future. There were ghosts and miracles and dead people coming back to life. You know, everyday stuff.
How could I turn into anything else but a writer? My various careers as a substitute English teacher, department store clerk, medical records typist, waitress, cat-sitter, wedding invitation company receptionist, nanny, daycare worker, electrocardiogram technician, and Taco Bell taco-maker were only bearable if I could think up stories as I worked. In fact, the best job I ever had was a part-time gig typing up case notes for a psychiatrist. Everything the man dictated bloomed as a possible novel in my head.
Still, I was born with an appreciation for food and shelter, and it didn’t take me long to realize that coupling a minor in journalism to my English degree might be a wise move, even though I had never for one moment felt that passion for news that my newspaper colleagues claimed beat in their breasts. I am famous for raising my hand in Journalism 101 and saying, incredulously, to the professor, “You don’t mean to tell me that every single detail in the story has to be true? Every one? Really?”
Learning to write only truth was a tough discipline, and as soon as I could, I left the world of house fires and political scandals and planning and zoning commission meetings and escaped into a world of column-writing, and then, magazine writing. (Way, way better to be assigned to think of 99 ways of getting him to declare his love, than to have to write about the bond proposal for the sewer lines.) But all along the way, in between deadlines and raising three children and driving them to their sports games and tucking them in at night and doing the laundry and telling them stories, I was really writing a novel about marriage and relationships and the way regret has of just showing up alongside your life, just when you think things are as rosy as they could be.
Today I live in Connecticut, and spend part of every day on my screened-in back porch with my trusty laptop, writing and writing and writing, looking out at the willow tree and the rosebush and the rhododendron that has a nice nest of cardinals, who I imagine to be yelling at me to get back to work whenever I wait too long to write the next sentence.
The lakehouse is gone now, and many of my more outrageous story-telling relatives are telling stories to the angels now. But even though I’m far from home, and far from the stories that nourished me in the beginning, I can still hear their voices on the breeze, still recall the buzz of the Air Force jet that had come to take my mother away until my father stepped in and said: “No. No. She’s mine.”
Wait. Is that what he said? Or was he not home that day? You know, now that I think of it, it might have been just my mother and me at home just then, running outside in our excitement, my mother’s cheeks burning red, her eyes frightened and dancing, as the wings dipped and did a little salute to her and to love and to unrequited passion…and probably to hope that she would leave my father and run away. I do remember being scared and exhilarated both, seeing that my mother had this power and this whole other life besides the one I spent with her.
And I remember the wide Florida sky and the heavy, humid air and the loudness drowning out everything but the thought that we never ever know what’s going to happen. And knowing, even at seven, that that was probably a good thing.
Phronsie Linnelle was conceived at Woodstock in a serendipitous liaison between a free-spirited hippie and a farmer’s son and was born with magical wonder flickering in her DNA and rationality knit into her bones. All her life she’s been torn between the two. But now that she’s been betrayed by both love and the mother she once idolized, her rational side is winning.
This connection allows the audience to fully immerse themselves in the performance and enhances the overall experience. Furthermore, Bob's magic shows are not just limited to traditional magic tricks. He continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible, incorporating technology and innovation into his acts. From mind-reading tricks to elaborate and grand illusions, Bob never fails to surprise and captivate his audience. Magic by Bob is not just about entertainment; it's about creating a sense of wonder and disbelief. It allows us to momentarily suspend our belief in the laws of nature and indulge in the impossible. Bob's magic shows are a testament to the power of imagination and the allure of the unknown. In conclusion, Magic by Bob is a mesmerizing and enchanting form of entertainment that never fails to leave audiences spellbound. With his skill, charisma, and innovative approach, Bob creates moments of wonder and astonishment that are truly magical. So sit back, relax, and let Bob take you on a journey into the world of magic..
Reviews for "The Art of Misdirection: How Bob Keeps Audiences Guessing"
1. Emily - 1/5 - I was really disappointed with "Magic by Bob". The tricks were extremely predictable and lacked any sort of wow factor. It felt like I have seen them all before. The delivery was also quite lackluster. Bob's stage presence was dull and he didn't engage the audience at all. Overall, I found the show to be boring and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating magic performance.
2. Michael - 2/5 - I attended "Magic by Bob" with high expectations, but unfortunately, it fell short. The tricks performed were average at best and lacked the element of surprise. The pacing of the show was also off, with long pauses between tricks that disrupted the flow. Additionally, Bob's narration was hard to follow, making it difficult to understand the story behind his illusions. Overall, I left the show feeling underwhelmed and unimpressed.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - I was unimpressed by "Magic by Bob". The tricks seemed outdated and didn't offer anything new or exciting. Bob's stage presence was also lacking, as he came off as disinterested and unenthusiastic. The show lacked the energy and charm that I expected from a magic performance. I was really hoping to be amazed, but unfortunately, "Magic by Bob" did not deliver.
4. David - 3/5 - While "Magic by Bob" had a few impressive tricks, the overall show was just okay. Some of the illusions were too obvious, and I found myself figuring them out before they were even revealed. The audience participation segment felt forced and awkward, and Bob didn't have a strong connection with the crowd. While it wasn't the worst magic show I've seen, it certainly didn't leave a lasting impression on me.
5. Jessica - 2/5 - I was left unimpressed by "Magic by Bob". The tricks he performed were standard and lacked any real innovation or originality. The show felt dated and didn't offer anything unique that would set it apart from other magic performances. Additionally, Bob's stage presence was underwhelming and his delivery lacked charisma. Overall, I found the show to be mediocre and would not recommend it to those seeking a memorable magic experience.