An exclusive and intimate look at the life of one of magic’s biggest stars.
"Besides the great magic, we are also treated to Wayne’s life story. We get a peek behind the curtain to understand what goes on in creating a successful career in show business. The hard work, the motivation, the struggle to achieve the top tier in entertainment. Wayne Dobson has done it all and he freely shares what he has learned. He holds nothing back." Lance Burton
Wayne Dobson’s Legacy: Memoirs is Volume I in the exclusive three-book Wayne Dobson’s Legacy collection that captures all the legendary moments and routines from Wayne’s storied career.
While Volume I is available separately here, you can save a ton of money by getting it, along with dozens of other reputation-making tricks in Volumes II and III, as part of the complete Wayne Dobson’s Legacy collection.
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Volume I - Memoirs Overview
This unfiltered journey follows Wayne Dobson’s evolution from a magic-obsessed child in a drab suburban town to an international magic superstar garnering 11 million viewers for his weekly TV show.
Unlike traditional biographies, this raw account shared in Wayne’s voice, unveils the highs and lows of his career—offering wisdom for overcoming challenges along the way. Get ready to discover how, despite public scrutiny during personal crises and an unexpected MS diagnosis, Wayne defied a Hollywood-esque downward spiral by confronting adversity with humor and magic.
This inspiring tale will show you how Wayne is so much more than a magician. He’s a survivor and role model that has helped clear the path for a wave of new magicians.
Like all the books in the Wayne Dobson’s Legacy series, this beautiful hardcover book was co-authored by Bob Gill. It’s a delightful read that serves as the perfect beginning to the three-part collection.
Contents
- Foreword (Andi Gladwin and Joshua Jay)
- Introduction (Joe Pasquale)
- My Story
- In the Beginning
- Early Days
- Learning My Craft
- Paying My Dues
- On the Circuit
- Rising Starr
- Which Do You Want First?
- The Royal Box
- On the Box
- Viva Las Vegas
- A Kind of Magic
- On the Road
- The Show Must Go On
- In Sickness & in Health
- Coming Out
- Squeaky Clean
- Out of the Frying Pan
- Wheeler Dealer
- I Wish I Could Fly
- Shit Happens
- Closure
Hardcover | Linen Bound | Ribbon Bookmark | 6in x 9in | 377 Pages