Hailed as the first book to present magic for children from the standpoint of child mentality. It outlines the opportunities in this field, discusses the type of program to be used, and tells how to work with children successfully. Several sample programs with presentation and patter are included.
The book also includes a supplement on "Sermonizing Magic" by Rev. Russell S. Balsiger which makes it extremely valuable to those who perform "magic with a message."
Contents:
- Foreword
- The Opportunist
- Me and My Shadow
- The Duel
- On Guard
- The Children's Hour
- Something to Talk About
- More About Programs
- A Lesson in Magic
- A Dizzy Fantasy
- Further Notes and Suggestions
- Supplement on Sermonized Magic
- Foreword to Supplement
- Sermon Values in Magic
- Using Sermonized Magic
- Sermons in Magic
- Additional Sermon Ideas
- Appendix
- Ace Behind (Rudy Mussack)
- Dick Tracy Himself (U. F. Grant)
- Full Light Séance (Caryl S. Fleming)
- The Apple Tubes (Vernon Cook)
- About the Author
- Recommended Titles
A welcome addition to the library of any entertainer who works with youngsters.
"A valuable handbook covering a troublesome subject." - J. G. Thompson
"Will prove both interesting and valuable to magicians who do much entertaining of children." - Paul Fleming
"A worthwhile, well-written book, excellently produced." - Tom Bowyer & William W. Larsen
Magic World revised edition includes two added chapters, 14 added illustrations, and explanations of an additional four effects.
1st edition 1939, PDF 89 pages.
word count: 34938 which is equivalent to 139 standard pages of text
