Movements of Magic: The Spirit of T'Ai-Chi-Ch'Uan [Import] [Paperback]

Bob Klein (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: Newcastle Pub Co; Underlining edition (1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878770720
• ISBN-13: 978-0878770724
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,079,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bob Klein's career began aa a zoologist, researching animal behavior in the jungles of Central America. At the same time, he studied the healing systems of ancient cultures with traditional teachers from those cultures. After studying Tai-chi, chi-gung and massage for many years and receiving his Tai-chi teaching certificate from Grandmaster William C. C. Chen in 1975, Mr. Klein devoted all of his time to teaching these subjects. He wrote the books, "Movements of Magic - the Spirit of Tai-chi-Chuan" and "Movements of Power - Ancient Secrets of Unleashing Instinctual Vitality". In 2009, Mr. Klein wrote the adventure nove. "The Doubting Snake", portraying the efforts of the Indians of Central America to preserve their way of life and their forests in the face of encroachment of the modern world. This book allows the reader to experience the jungle through the eyes of its inhabitants.
Bob Klein is now the head of one particular system of chi-gung healing exercises called, "Zookinesis" (animal exercises). He teaches these exercises as well as Tai-chi on over 25 instructional DVD's under the "Artistic Video" label.
Early in his career, Mr. Klein produced a series of educational programs for schools in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area called, "The Animal Man". He brought a small zoo of exotic animals to schools, disussing their behavior, evolution and conservation and emphasized the need to preserve wildlife habitat. He now lives on Long Island and teaches Tai-chi and Zookinesis and does massage at his home in Sound Beach. Bob also teaches Zookinesis chair exercises for seniors at local senior centers and nursing homes. He teaches advanced courses for other Tai-chi teachers at several workshops around the country.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, November 10, 1997

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This review is from: Movements of Magic: The Spirit of T'Ai-Chi-Ch'Uan (Paperback)

Very good. Really, one of the best despite being 13-years-old book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insight and foundation for tai chi study, May 10, 2008

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Andrew Plastrik (NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Movements of Magic: The Spirit of Tai-chi-Chuan (Paperback)

I have read many many tai chi books-this is one that adds something special. Insights and a path to follow in studying this ever unfolding art. Bob Klein has found a way to provide a literary journey for the beginner or the advanced student which will grow their practice. This is my second copy of this wonderful book as I have worn out the first over years of reading and revisiting. Highly reccomended- Enjoy!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Try to find this somewhere, October 15, 2000

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Nicky Robins (Cape Town, South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Movements of Magic: The Spirit of T'Ai-Chi-Ch'Uan (Hardcover)

Whether you are an experienced t'ai chi student, starting out or have just enjoyed the feeling of wind against your skin, this book can provide a context for your experiences. The writing is clear, simple and incisive. To read it felt like coming home.