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Make Me CareWesley JamesFrom Wesley James' 1st new lecture in more than 10 Years Not everyone will immediately recognize the name Wesley James. However, those in the know will. For many years Dr. James has been an underground secret. During his many years as a professional he refused to lecture for magicians or publish the effects he used in his professional performances. Now, Mr. James has largely retired from performing and has begun to lecture for magicians. Make Me Care are the lecture notes from his 2nd lecture series, focused purely on presentation. Larry Jennings, Ken Krenzel, Jim Patton and Gordon Bruce would agree.... | ★★★★★ $25 to wish list | |
The Page Boy SpeaksPatrick PagePatrick Page had a monthly column in Pabular. This is a compilation of all those articles. You will hear the stories and anecdotes that make magic such a fascinating pursuit. You will also learn a lot from Patrick's incredible mastery and knowledge of magic. And if you like the more juicy gossip then you can read why Patrick Page was expelled from the IBM... Martin Breese writes in his foreword: Around thirty years or more ago, I had a young family and my wife asked me if I would do a magic show for my daughter's party. I had been out of magic for some time and had sold all my props. I decided... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list | |
The John Booth ReaderBen RobinsonIn this book about all of Dr. John Nicholls Booth's (1912 - 2009) books the reader is treated to find information on many topics of interest written between 1929 and 2009 - 80 years! Ben Robinson and Dr. Booth worked on four books together from 1985 to 2009. Robinson indexed the first twenty-five years of Booth's celebrated Memoirs (the index published in 1990). The John Booth Reader gives a wonderful insight into Booth's multifaceted life of Unitarianism, preaching, stage and close-up magic, mountaineering, adventuring, filmmaking and travel to one hundred and forty six countries. The personalities... | ★★★★★ $10 more than onetype to choose from softcover | |
The Restaurant Magic ReaderJim SistiEssays and thoughts on the performance of restaurant magic.
The Restaurant Magic Reader collects the many articles and essays that Jim Sisti has written over the last 20 years on the subject of restaurant magic. Between these covers, you will find thoughts and ideas on such important topics as choosing material, selecting a performing character, getting and keeping a restaurant magic... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
The Too Perfect TheoryJon RacherbaumerCan a magic trick be too perfect? Too impossible? Well, opinions differ. Some of the most prominent minds in magic disagree. Reading these essays will help you form your own personal opinion on this fundamental question. The theorists are:
1st edition 2008; 61 pages.... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
For Your ConsiderationBrian Miller
The unexamined routine is not worth performing. Brian Miller has performed extensively for colleges, high schools, comedy clubs and theaters with his unique integration of stand-up comedy and magic to consistent adoring critical praise. In addition to his packed performing schedule, he currently... | $20 to wish list | |
More Than Meets The EyeDan HarlanSo, you want to be a good magician? Get these performance, routining, and creativity notes, which detail step-by-step instructions to make your magic better. Packed with time saving tips and techniques that you can use to quickly elevate your routines to a professional level. Learn how to use the Triple-Trilogy Structure and the powerful Series of Three Principle to plan your entire show. Then, you'll learn how to fully script your routines (forget about "patter"), organize your props, practice and rehearse (yes, they are different!), and conduct your business professionally. Plus, you'll... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Tapping Into Your Creative FlowBrian RichardsIf you believe that either somebody is creative or not and that there is nothing you can do to increase your creativity then this is not an ebook you want to read. However, if you do believe that you can improve your creativity, or if you are at least curious of how one would go about doing that, then I highly recommend you read this ebook by Brian Richards. This ebook is not a generic self-help book. It directly addresses the magician and the specific needs and questions a magician has. It is also a very honest and down to earth book. Brian does not promise you that by simply reading it... | ★★★★★ $20 to wish listPDF & MP3 | |
Creativity and ImpactBoris WildDetailed explanation of the method to build a creative act and the techniques of impact on the audience used by Boris (including a whole chapter on how to create standing ovations). For the very first time, a full-time French professional performer unveils all the secrets that will allow you to develop and strengthen the impact of your magic on the audience: thinking and process of creation, techniques of working, presentation, interaction with the audience, body language, psychological subtleties... Boris even explains the method he developed to build his FISM award winning act. A method... | $15 to wish list | |
Understanding MisdirectionClint BarronThis is a nice and sweet introduction to the concepts of misdirection and how you can apply them to your own performance. 1st edition 2012, 12 pages. Table of Contents
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Making Magic MemorableMichael Ammar | $8.95 to wish listMP3 | |
Theatrical Magic Omnibus Edition: Turning Tricks into TheaterJohn B. PykaThis is a revised and updated edition.
This classic quote is at the heart of Theatrical Magic by John Pyka (aka "Big Daddy Cool" Johnny Dellarocca). John is an accomplished actor and magician, with a degree in Music and Theater Performance from Eastern KY University and a thriving career producing theatrical entertainment for theaters, theme parks, cruise ships and corporate events. In his ebook Theatrical Magic, John teaches the reader how to create theatrical presentations for by presenting the reader with creativity... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
10 Myths About Magic ExposedDevin Knight
The theme of this e-book is that... | ★★★★★ $4 to wish list | |
Perspectives on Magic: A book about the science of conjuringPeter PrevosWhen watching a magician the question that is most pressing on people's minds is how did he do it? This is not the only question that can be asked of a magic performance. A psychologists might ask why it is possible that the mind can be deceived, occupational therapists are interested in how performing magic tricks can help people with physical disabilities and sociologists research the subculture of magicians. This ebook explores some answers to the questions that scholars from different fields of science have asked about the performances of magicians. For magicians this ebook provides... | ★★★★★ $9.95 to wish list | |
Ninety Nine Fabrications: the ultimate collectionJames Alan & Dr. Sammy JakubowiczRumors have long persisted of an "other" IBM Ring in the city of Toronto. This motley crew of magicians, mentalists, gamblers, jugglers, psychics, university students and general dilettantes met regularly at a secret place known only as "the usual place and time" and adhered vigorously to its vague objectives of advancing the art of magic, trading gossip and exploring techniques for the vanishment and disappearance of pub foods in a collegial environment. This is Ring 99 and these are their stories. Includes the official Ring 99 membership oath, the Ring 99 induction lecture, "Hail to... | $3 to wish list | |
Magic BookmanFrances MarshallIllustrated with nostalgic, rare photographs by Irving Desfor. Not to be read just once, but to keep as a reference ebook in your library.
| ★★★★★ $9.95 to wish listPDF & EPUB | |
How's Your Library?James B. FindlayAn authoritative ebook on collecting for collectors. Written by one of the world's foremost collectors. Covers the whole subject of the care and arrangement of the magical library, data on the books themselves, bookplates with pages of examples, plus the Mulholland article on same. Other bits by well known collectors. Highly recommended to all who are building up their magic libraries, no matter how small at present. Preface by John Mulholland. 1st edition 1952 (self); 2nd edition 1958 (Ireland Magic); 1st digital edition, 44 pages. | ★★★★★ $5.95 to wish listPDF & EPUB | |
The Real Secrets of Card MagicPaul GordonTips, Advice, Thoughts, Experience, The Business, Patter, Presentation, Acting, Skills & More
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793.8: Where is The Magic?Jeff Stone
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Understanding the Tamariz False Clues MethodWilhelm EberhardTamariz' False Clues method helps professional magicians to eliminate contradictions from their acts, guaranteeing they produce the effect they really want on their audiences. This ebook explains the method, helps you avoid common errors and provides an overview of the fundamental theoretical concepts you need to correctly use every aspect of it. Contents
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Egotistical Opinions: EntrancesIan KendallThis is the first lesson from Egotistical Opinions. In this 12 minute video Ian talks about entrances, and how to make that important first impression. Covering both stage and close up situations, he shows examples of how he starts a show, and then explains why he does what he does when he does it. The final story is not only true, but still makes him wince... 1st edition 2009, runtime 12 minutes | $7.50 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Egotistical Opinions: Microphone TechniqueIan KendallThis is the second video from Egotistical Opinions. The 32 minute video covers microphone technique for magicians, covering handheld, tie clip and headset mics. Ian shows the correct way to handle and use the microphone so that you look and feel confident and professional. 1st edition 2009, runtime 32 minutes | $7.50 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Egotistical Opinions: Visual NoiseIan KendallThis is the third video from Egotistical Opinions. This ten minute lesson talks about the concept of visual noise, and how you can control your body language so that you are not distracting to watch. This information is useful for both stage and close up performers, as well as anyone who needs to speak in public. 1st edition 2009, runtime 10 minutes | $7.50 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Egotistical Opinions: PerformanceIan KendallThis is the fourth video from Egotistical Opinions. This 13 minute clip talks about performance, professionalism and generally getting the correct attitude to entertaining your audience. 1st edition 2009, runtime 13 minutes | $7.50 to wish listMP4 (video) |