Reviews of THE MAGIC LIFE:
GREAT NEWS! THE MAGIC LIFE was a top ten finalist out of the 450 novels entered into The 1998 Hemingway Festival First Novel Competition.
"It's powerful, insightful and wickedly transforming! I found it deeply enlightening and very refreshing in style." -- Keith Varnum, KFNX Radio Phoenix, Beyond Belief
"A story that inspires as much as it entertains, The Magic Life is certain to prompt introspection in even the most self-actualizing person amongst us. This account of one man’s rediscovery of his boyhood dreams and buried potential innocently unfolds as James, the main character, happens to walk by a magic show at a county fair. The "chance" encounter with the magician during and after the show triggers a series of events through which the author, Ace Starry, conveys his message of living life to its fullest. The Magic Life is loaded with words of wisdom and inspiration, urging us to break out of our repressed shells to unlock our potential by doing what we love. In addition to being a talented motivator, Starry is a gifted story teller, an essential ability when writing a novel. The combination make for a worthwhile read that will not only keep your attention, but may awaken your own buried dreams, quicken your pulse at your own possibilities and get you on your way to begin your own magic life." -- Jon Little, TheBookshelf.org
"This is the best novel I've ever read. It's the story of a man who always wanted to be a magician, but became an accountant instead -- a man who yearned for one particular woman, but never quite had the courage to tell her so. He meets a magician, and slowly leans the value of magic in day-to-day life. This self- published book wondrously weaves "a novel philosophy" into a story that occasionally made me laugh or cry, but more often and more profoundly made me stop and think -- about the story I was reading, and how it related to my own life, and the lives of almost everyone I know. If you're ready to ask yourself some tough questions (or especailly if you're not) I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It changed my life."-- Pam Yamaguchi, ZINE WORLD
"... it is far beyond fabulous! It would make me change and rearrange everything in my life too, if I hadn't already done so several years ago."-- Doug Holland, Publisher, A READER'S GUIDE TO THE UNDERGROUND PRESS
"THE MAGIC LIFE - A NOVEL PHILOSOPHY [is]one of the most original and wondrous New Age books around today. It was a finalist in the 1998 Hemingway First Novel Competition, and it's receiving terrific reviews. It was very exciting, I couldn't put it down. I had to keep reading until I finished it. I understand why people are saying this book could be the next Celestine Prophecy !"-- Barbara Bianco
"Not knowing what to expect from THE MAGIC LIFE - the title gives litte away- I was surprised how quickly I became absorbed by the "Novel Philosophy." A first person narrative of a spiritual journey, this book has it all: smooth dialogue, engaging characters, romance, and self-discovery. As for the 'magic' element, I was thoroughly engrossed by the possibilities the author presents. THE MAGIC LIFE gave me a whole new perspective of the 'magic' in my 'life.' And what a fun way to discover it."-- Constance Avilla,
"Here is a wonderful, compelling story about how magic and a very mysterious magician, change one person's life in a way he couldn't have imagined. ... Not only is it a wonderful story, but it's a lesson in life. ... Get this book. You won't learn one darn magic trick from it, but you'll learn a lot about LIFE! ... Highly, highly recommended." -- Bryan Dean, MAGICTALK - The Official Discussion Group For Magicians!
