Identifies a new genre—misdirection films—and explains its appeal to contemporary producers and audiences. Are You Watching Closely? is the first book to expl

Are You Watching Closely? is the first book to explore the recent spate of "misdirection films," a previously unidentified Hollywood genre characterized by narr

Watching Closely provides a practical, interactive guide for improving one's powers of observation, synthesizing data, and tapping into more visual elements of

In 1878, two young stage magicians clash in a darkened salon during the course of a fraudulent séance, and from this moment they try to expose and outwit each

Ethnographers rely on three related activities to conduct research in the field: observation, conversation, and participation. Observing others in their environ