{"title":"Derek DelGaudio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerek DelGaudio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multifaceted American performer and writer, renowned for his unique blend of magic, theatre, and storytelling. His works delve into the philosophical and psychological aspects of human identity, often challenging audiences to question their perceptions of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed contributions is \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eAMORALMAN\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, an autobiographical exploration that straddles the genres of biography and memoir. In this book, Derek intertwines his personal narrative with profound philosophical insights, creating a thought-provoking and engaging read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of biography and memoir or intrigued by the intersection of magic and theatre, Derek DelGaudio's works offer a captivating experience that encourages deep reflection and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amoralman","title":"AMORALMAN","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruth and lies are two sides of the same coin. But who's flipping it? A thought-provoking and brilliantly entertaining work of nonfiction from one of the world's leading deceivers, the creator and star of the astonishing theatre show and film \u003cem\u003eIn \u0026amp; Of Itself\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDerek DelGaudio believed he was a decent, honest man. But when irrefutable evidence to the contrary is found in an old journal, his memories are reawakened and Derek is forced to confront—and try to understand—his role in a significant act of deception from his past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing his youthful notebook entries as a road map, Derek embarks on a soulful, often funny, sometimes dark journey, retracing the path that led him to a world populated by charlatans, card cheats, and con artists. As stories are peeled away and artifices are revealed, Derek examines the mystery behind his father's vanishing act, the secret he inherited from his mother, the obsession he developed with sleight-of-hand that shaped his future, and the affinity he felt for the professional swindlers who taught him how to deceive others. And once he finds himself working as a crooked dealer in a big-money Hollywood card game, Derek begins to question his own sense of morality, and discovers that even a master of deception can find himself trapped inside an illusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAMORALMAN\u003c\/em\u003e is a wildly engaging exploration of the fictions we live as truths. It is ultimately a book about the lies we tell ourselves and the realities we manufacture in others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45744870129900,"sku":"9780593081112","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780593081112.jpg?v=1726660592"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/derek-delgaudio.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}