MISDIRECTION: A MAGICIAN’S GUIDE TO SPOTTING AND AVOIDING MANIPULATION IN YOUR LIFE
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Taylor’s newest book, ‘MISDIRECTION: A MAGICIAN’S GUIDE TO SPOTTING AND AVOIDING MANIPULATION IN YOUR LIFE’ sheds light on how the same tools magicians use to entertain have snuck into every other aspect of our lives.
Our society breeds distrust. We can’t shake the feeling that somebody is lying to us. And that suspicion is often correct. Taylor Hughes, a former pastor who has spent his life studying the art of deception as a stage performer, understands how the techniques of misdirection have made their way into our churches, businesses, politics, and communities. He offers a backstage look at these tools of the trade and helps readers detect manipulation at work, at church, in the voting booth, and at home. Bonus sections reveal the secrets to simple magic tricks, accompanied by links to video content where readers can see them performed and explained.
“We’ve been fooled! Leave it to a magician to expose the deceptions we face every day. Wonderfully insightful, you’ll be glad he’s on our side.”
“Who knew that magic and misdirection could be applied to sales, politics, social media, and just about everything we encounter in modern life? Taylor Hughes knew, and he has written an informative and entertaining book to prove it!”
“... a delightful read that manages to both expose misdirection and keep the spirit of magic alive. In reading, I realized that I’m a perfect mark and now have the tools to avoid being swindled . . . except when I want to. I’ll let my guard down for magic and for Taylor forever.”
“Taylor Hughes is an expert proponent of the misdirection that can be entertaining, and an insightful critic of the misdirection used to deceive us in everyday life. In this honest and conversational book, he explains how we can see through these deceptions and avoid the traps that have been set to fool us.”
ROAD TO WONDER: Finding the Extra in Your Ordinary
The Debut Book Release From Taylor Hughes
Magician and storyteller Taylor Hughes reexamines moments of his personal life through the eyes of wonder. It is a heartfelt and sometimes hilarious journey that will encourage and inspire you to chase wonder in your own life.
“Your life is not a puzzle to be solved, it is a mystery to be enjoyed”
