Dariel Fitzkee

Dariel Fitzkee (1898–1977) was the pen name of Dariel Fitzroy. He was a magician and writer, born in Annawan, Illinois. His trilogy, known as "The Fitzkee Trilogy" is considered by many to be an important contribution to the theory of magic.
In his memoir, "Born Standing Up," comedian and one-time magician Steve Martin describes Fitzkee's "Showmanship for Magicians" as "more important to me than "The Catcher In The Rye"," adding that they were, coincidentally, distant relatives by marriage.
Publications.
The current copyrights for Showmanship for Magicians, The Trick Brain and Magic by Misdirection are held by Fitzkee's daughter, Marcia Dobbs. The books have been reprinted, with permission, in late 2008 by Magic Box Productions.