The secrets of magic may be hidden behind a door, but it is not locked, says Joshua Jay. The accomplished magician not only opens that door here, he also ushers us in to reveal the artistry and obsessiveness, the esoteric history and the whispered traditions of a subject enshrouded in mystery. Going a step further, Jay brings us into the mind of a magician—how they develop their otherworldly performance, conjure up illusions, and leave us dazzled and amazed—and explains what it takes to follow your heart and achieve excellence.