Volume I – Memoirs Overview

This unfiltered journey follows Wayne Dobson’s evolution from a magic-obsessed child in a drab suburban town to an international magic superstar garnering 11 million viewers for his weekly TV show.

Unlike traditional biographies, this raw account shared in Wayne’s voice, unveils the highs and lows of his career—offering wisdom for overcoming challenges along the way. Get ready to discover how, despite public scrutiny during personal crises and an unexpected MS diagnosis, Wayne defied a Hollywood-esque downward spiral by confronting adversity with humor and magic.

This inspiring tale will show you how Wayne is so much more than a magician. He’s a survivor and role model that has helped clear the path for a wave of new magicians.

Like all the books in the Wayne Dobson’s Legacy series, this beautiful hardcover book was co-authored by Bob Gill. It’s a delightful read that serves as the perfect beginning to the three-part collection.

Contents

• Foreword (Andi Gladwin and Joshua Jay)
• Introduction (Joe Pasquale)
• My Story
• In the Beginning
• Early Days
• Learning My Craft
• Paying My Dues
• On the Circuit
• Rising Starr
• Which Do You Want First?
• The Royal Box
• On the Box
• Viva Las Vegas
• A Kind of Magic
• On the Road
• The Show Must Go On
• In Sickness & in Health
• Coming Out
• Squeaky Clean
• Out of the Frying Pan
• Wheeler Dealer
• I Wish I Could Fly
• Shit Happens
• Closure