Matthias Buchinger: The Greatest German Living

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Matthias Buchinger: The Greatest German Living

A remarkable story, rediscovered by one of magic's greatest historians.

In Matthias Buchinger: "The Greatest German Living", legendary magician, author, and collector Ricky Jay traces the extraordinary life of Matthias Buchinger, the eighteenth-century polymath known as the "Little Man of Nuremberg." Born without hands or feet, Buchinger became an accomplished magician, calligrapher, musician, engraver, and performer whose astonishing talents defied every expectation.

Published in this deluxe edition by the Conjuring Arts Research Center, the book combines Ricky Jay's meticulous scholarship with lavish reproductions of Buchinger's intricate artworks, broadsides, and historical ephemera. More than a biography, it is an exploration of curiosity, perseverance, and the enduring power of wonder.

An extraordinary volume for lovers of magic, history, art, and the beautifully improbable.

Limited Collectors Edition. 1 of 500. Includes signed certificate and two decks of commemorative playing cards.