Geo DeLawrence
(1887 - 21st February 1928)
Born in Tennessee, USA. Stage name of George Silver. Pro Lyceum magician and cardman.
Coauthors: Robert A. Nelson
(1887 - 21st February 1928)
Born in Tennessee, USA. Stage name of George Silver. Pro Lyceum magician and cardman.
Coauthors: Robert A. Nelson
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Perfection Crystal Gazing ActGeo DeLawrenceA rare book for the stage mentalist that originally sold for the equivalent of $88.00 in today's money. When we say rare, it was no longer listed after its appearance in the Nelson Enterprises Catalog No. 6 in 1927. Covers the best equipment for psychic entertainers to use in their act, seven psychic tests for stage performers, the namesake Perfection Crystal Gazing Act itself and how to perform it, requirements for presenting the act, a sample Q&A reading, and a good amount of professional advice. Also includes the all-important introductory lecture that sets up the act and gets the audience in a receptive mood for... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | ||
Answers to QuestionsGeo DeLawrence & Robert A. NelsonReveals the inside secrets for delivering informative, entertaining and sensational answers to audience questions. A "must-have" text for every mentalist and psychic entertainer. The secret of success in doing a question and answer act lies in the performer's ability to answer the questions intelligently and to the point. The lack of this knowledge - how to answer the questions - has proven to be a major stumbling block to many performers. While not a new book on the subject, therein lies the gold. The authors' understanding of the subject was so complete and basically sound that this book... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | ||
Silken Secrets (Miscellaneous Handkerchief Tricks)Geo DeLawrenceOriginally titled Miscellaneous Handkerchief Tricks. Here's an exciting look-behind-the-counter of the local magic dealer to examine many beautiful silk and handkerchief effects. You'll learn vanishes, appearances, color changes, transpositions, solid thru solid and more. Several utility devices are explained and illustrated, as well. This is more than a "tell all" book, as DeLawrence also includes an entertaining, 15-minute silk act that uses the very effects described. Silks and scarves add color and glamour to any magic routine. Audiences will fall in love with your presentation... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | ||
How To Answer Questions Through Crystal GazingGeo DeLawrenceThe secret of success with a question and answer (Q&A) act lies in the performer's ability to ANSWER questions intelligently and to the point. In this ebook, DeLawrence reveals the real secret of answering questions from audience members of all walks of life. This work is regarded by many experienced professionals as the best of its kind ever written. Included is a breakdown of questions according to the dress and other visual clues from the spectator; the value of asking for a raised hand after a partial delivery; stock questions (with many examples); tricks of the trade to developing entertaining... | ★★★★★ $6 to wish list | ||
Pithy PatterGeo DeLawrenceThis is another of DeLawrence's humorous patter booklets. Among others you will find patter for 'rising cards', 'spirit slates', 'multiplying billiard balls' and 'card in egg'. The humor is almost 100 years old but still makes one laugh or smile and could therefore be a good source of inspiration for a new and modern presentation. Don't dismiss the old stuff just because it is old. 1st edition, 1920, Heaney Magic Co., Wisconsin; 31 pages.
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Another Vaudeville Magic ActGeo DeLawrence | ★★★★★ $2 to wish listPDF & EPUB | ||
Some Card Effects and Magical TalksGeo DeLawrenceThis is quite an interesting booklet with very nice ideas for patter, as well as some card effects. Particularly noteworthy is a hilarious burlesque mind reading act. You have to check this one out! 1st edition, 1919, F. G. Thayer, Los Angeles; 45 pages.
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