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CARTER BEATS THE DEVIL is the latest stop on my Early-2000s Rereads Tour. I loved the hell out of it back in 2009, and I‘m still enjoying it here in 2024, with the usual caveats about racist depictions in early 20th century stage magic. I can‘t seem to actually sit down and READ IT, though. Hopefully I can get some momentum with it this weekend.

I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description or reason for wanting to read the book. Some are old and some will be new. Don't judge me - I have a lot of books.
Day 337

#tbrmountain #bookbuyingdiet

#7Days7Covers #covercrush Day 2

BFFs matching bookie tattoos!

BFFs matching bookie tattoos!

#uncannyOctober : #trick #litsyreads @RealLifeReading

In 1920s San Francisco Carter must find the #perfectillusion to revive his career as a magician. This is a great historical fiction novel that also includes a mystery. #augustgrrrl

Also, Glen David Gold. And having had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, I can advise that he's also very charming and personable. #attractiveauthors #junebookbugs

This book again? Yes, because it's the only book I've willingly re-read. This is my signed ARC. 💘🃏 #riotgrams #welllovedreads

My favorite book is Glen David Gold's fictionalized account of real magician Charles Carter (and it was a very successful case of judging a book by its cover). Gold's book led to an interest in reading about the art of stage magic (I highly recommend Jim Steinmeyer's Hiding the Elephant). #somethingmagical #riotgrams

#setinthe1920s #marchintoreading #day19 @RealLifeReading

#fiestyfeb #day20 #presidentalreads Warren G. Harding is a character in this book. @RealLifeReading

I have only voluntarily re-read one book in my life, and this is my signed (a little faded, on Carter's shirt) poster for that book. I've read it three times, finding myself returning to it whenever I was experiencing major change or upheaval in my life. A beautiful escape among characters I adore. #FunFridayPhoto #comfortreads @Liberty

Not a scary cover but it's nothing I'd want to look at all day long. #creepycover #booktober @RealLifeReading

Rival stage magicians, shenanigans involving President Harding, a blind girl, a lion. Carter Beats the Devil is #fullofadventure #booktober

"When it comes to the requirements for pleasing an audience, all the knowledge a d instruction and apparatus in the world is worth less than one ounce of soul." -Ottawa Keyes

This book is just so much fun. Vaudeville, Houdini, the Secret Service and more in an amazing historical fiction novel. Highly recommend.