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James McManus

James McManus is a novelist and free-lance journalist who writes with a scholarly insight and an edgy style.

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James McManus Biography

His stories have been featured in Harper's, the New York Times, the New Yorker, on NPR's "This American Life," and in The Good Parts: The Best Erotic Writing in American Fiction.

In 2003, McManus published the New York Times bestseller, Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs and Binion's World Series of Poker. The book is commonly cited as the best poker narrative ever written. After reading the book, David Sedaris said, "in writing about poker, Jim McManus has managed to write about everything, and it's glorious."

Originally a cover story in Harper's magazine, the book came to be when McManus was asked to cover the 2000 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and the murder trial of Ted Binion, the tournament's prodigal host. He spent his entire advance from the magazine to enter the tournament himself, putting himself in the center of his own story, McManus created an intense drama with a first hand view of all the glory and agony that is Sin City. The film version of the book, now being produced by Christine Vachon of Killer Films, will be released in 2005. The screenplay will be written and directed by John Ridley, who also wrote 1999's Three Kings.

Currently, McManus is working on his next book, which will examine his own mortality, a subject which he has given great consideration while helping his daughter in her struggle with juvenile diabetes. In this book he will discuss weight loss, pediatric ophthalmological surgery, the politics of embryonic stem-cell research, and whether or not to get a vasectomy and / or neuter his puppy.

McManus currently teaches a course on the literature, art and science of poker at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He is the author of four novels, including Going to the Sun, which won the Carl Sandburg Award in 1996, and two books of poetry, most recently Great America. He still plays poker in several professional tournaments each year and is a featured narrator on the History Channel's documentary about the game. McManus also serves as emcee of poker tournaments for charities, conventions and corporate functions.

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    James McManus is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Art, Astronauts, Authors, Culture, Education, Faith & Religion, Inspirational, Journalism, Literary, Political Speakers.
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    James McManus generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like James McManus for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James McManus for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James McManus or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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James McManus Biography

His stories have been featured in Harper's, the New York Times, the New Yorker, on NPR's "This American Life," and in The Good Parts: The Best Erotic Writing in American Fiction.

In 2003, McManus published the New York Times bestseller, Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs and Binion's World Series of Poker. The book is commonly cited as the best poker narrative ever written. After reading the book, David Sedaris said, "in writing about poker, Jim McManus has managed to write about everything, and it's glorious."

Originally a cover story in Harper's magazine, the book came to be when McManus was asked to cover the 2000 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and the murder trial of Ted Binion, the tournament's prodigal host. He spent his entire advance from the magazine to enter the tournament himself, putting himself in the center of his own story, McManus created an intense drama with a first hand view of all the glory and agony that is Sin City. The film version of the book, now being produced by Christine Vachon of Killer Films, will be released in 2005. The screenplay will be written and directed by John Ridley, who also wrote 1999's Three Kings.

Currently, McManus is working on his next book, which will examine his own mortality, a subject which he has given great consideration while helping his daughter in her struggle with juvenile diabetes. In this book he will discuss weight loss, pediatric ophthalmological surgery, the politics of embryonic stem-cell research, and whether or not to get a vasectomy and / or neuter his puppy.

McManus currently teaches a course on the literature, art and science of poker at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He is the author of four novels, including Going to the Sun, which won the Carl Sandburg Award in 1996, and two books of poetry, most recently Great America. He still plays poker in several professional tournaments each year and is a featured narrator on the History Channel's documentary about the game. McManus also serves as emcee of poker tournaments for charities, conventions and corporate functions.

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  • How do I book James McManus to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James McManus for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James McManus, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James McManus or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for James McManus

    Speaking fees for James McManus, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book James McManus are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire James McManus, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does James McManus speak about?

    James McManus is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Art, Astronauts, Authors, Culture, Education, Faith & Religion, Inspirational, Journalism, Literary, Political Speakers.
  • Where does James McManus travel from?

    James McManus generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is James McManus’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like James McManus for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James McManus for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James McManus or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

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