Magic Is Dead

A journalist recounts his life-changing journey through the secret world of underground magic in this “funny, illuminating, and personal” memoir ( Brooklyn Rail ) When struggling journalist Ian Frisch came across magician Chris Ramsey on Instagram, he knew he had the makings of a good story. But what began as a simple profile piece led Ian to the52—a secret society of magicians determined to revolutionize their ancient artform under the mantra Magic Is Dead. As Ian gains entry to the52, he forms