Magician, inventor and poet Jerry Andrus (1918-2007) has an insatiable
appetite for uncovering the mysteries of life on the boundary between reason
and illusion. Seen here wandering through his Albany, Oregon, "Castle of
Chaos," he demonstrates his incredible inventions (such as the Tri-Zonal
Space Warper), and waxes philosophic on the subjects of reason, perception,
God, and what he calls "the curse of contentment." Reflecting not only his
creative genius, but also his principled lifestyle and profound involvement
with the problems of human existence, A THING OF WONDER pays tribute to a
man devoted equally to the science and magic of wonder. (2002, 43 mins.)
A documentary by Adrienne Leverette, Eric Schopmeyer + Rob Tyler. "Like one of Andrus’ card tricks, A Thing of Wonder is a dazzling, intricate work..." Williamette WeekA Thing of Wonder captures... Posted by A Thing of Wonder on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:21:00 PST
