Larry Barnowsky
After writing nine nonfiction books on magic, Larry decided to take a turn at fiction. With his background in science, mathematics, and technology he developed characters and plot using only his imagination. No formula was used. There was no outline he followed. He just began writing with no idea of how the story would develop or end. The result was his first novel, Out of Place.
In Out of Place his main protagonist is a female amateur magician and math super-genius. Her colleague is a brilliant CIA agent and a former Mossad agent. As a man, writing about two strong female lead characters can be challenging. He thanks his editor Esther Miller, who was invaluable in helping those two characters appear alive, authentic, and not stereotyped.
The second book in the Out of Place series is currently being written and follows again Ellie Schur and Miriam Nachman in another action-adventure called Out of Place, Out of Control.
Larry Barnowsky, born in 1950 in Levittown NY, has been doing magic since age 11 when he discovered his grandfather’s old trunk filled with escape apparatus hidden in the attic.
Larry is involved in all facets of magic from developing and performing sleight of hand routines to designing and constructing magic effects and illusions for amateur and professional magicians. He is the author of 21st Century Coin Mechanics, Kingdom of the Red, The Book of Destiny, Counting On Deception, Magica Analytica I and II, and Magica III, IV, and V. In addition, he collects vintage magic apparatus. His books are available through his website barnowskymagic.com
Performing as Count Elmsley, he treats his audience to his original creations as well as classics such as The Cups and Balls and The Linking Rings.
He currently spends his workday as a physician specializing Diagnostic Radiology and MRI at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown NY. In addition to his MD degree, he holds a Master of Science in mathematics. His other interests include travel, history, politics, photography, woodworking, and composing music for the piano.
Larry divides his time between his homes in Cooperstown, NY and New York City with his wife Esther and Bichon Frise Keppie.
Larry divides his time between his homes in Cooperstown, NY and New York City with his wife Esther and Bichon Frise Keppie.
