The William W. Larsen Memorial Library

Sense of Wonder, The

Author/Editor: Neale, Robert E.

Introduction (Lawrence Hass)
Preface (Robert E. Neale)

Chapter 1: The Many Worlds of Wonder
Credulous World
Ironic World
Occult World
Sentimental World
Word World

Performances for Chapter 1
Rexile
The Line Between
The Magic of Patriotism
On the Romantic Card Trick
The Affair
Go to the Devil
Ultimate Sheep and Goats
You Can’t Beat the Devil
Two Stories I Carry With Me

Chapter 2: Will Wonders Never Cease
What Wonder Is
Where Wonder is Directed
Stages of Wonder

Performances for Chapter 2
Toy Ball
Framed
Through the Eye of a Needle
The Tortured Bill
A King’s Mourning

Chapter 3: The Mystery of Enchantment
Enchantment and Disenchantment
Traditional Enchantment
Contemporary Enchantment
Mystery
Wonder
Epiphany

Performances for Chapter 3
Prometheus’s Box
Arrow of Good Fortune
Open Book
Easy Reader
Saint of Cardicians

Chapter 4: Wonderwork
Magic as Trivial
Magic as Re-enchantment
Magic as Education
Wonder Performance
A Cautionary Wonder

Performances for Chapter 4
Satan’s Solitaire
Bizarre Impact
Your Mistakes Were Not Made
Kiddy Trinity
Money Purse
Only a Paper Doll
The Risk Trick
Synchronicity Schtick
Aching Heart Illusion
Upside Down Man
Jack’s Veto
Twin Towers

Bibliography

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