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Slowing Down the Nielsen Magic Chinese SticksLarry Brodahl
Anyone who owns the Nielsen Magic Chinese Sticks knows that you need to keep a level and steady hand during performance. Until now. A DIY braking system that stops issues if the sticks are tilted too far downward.
No moving parts, no batteries, and nothing to wear out.
1st edition 2023, PDF 16 pages. | $6 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #39: The Chain GameLarry Brodahl
A quick routine for the Chain Game, Endless Chain, Loopy Loops, etc. that entertains your audience, and gives them a feel for the con game without taking too long. They are even given a consolation prize, which is immediately taken back, and they are left with "something to think on".
This ebook gives you every line, joke, piece of timing, setup and nuance of the routine. The ebook also takes you through an overview of some of the steps of script writing and routine design used to create the script.
NOTE: Part of this routine relies on wordplay that may not work outside of the English... | $10 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #38: QVC DetectiveLarry Brodahl A very visual version of the "detective" theme that is perfect for stage, parlor, and closeup. Adding another card allows this to become a sandwich effect. The deck can be borrowed, shuffled, and card signed.
A Jack of Spades is removed from a borrowed deck. Someone selects a card and the card is very visibly returned to the center of the deck. The card may be signed, and the deck may be shuffled. The Jack is then placed face up on the deck, the magician passes his hand over the card, and it vanishes. But it fails to return to the top of the deck. The deck is then spread and the Jack is found... | $10 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #37: Jumbo Blue B'WaveLarry Brodahl A combination of "Disposable Color" and "B'Wave", both classics by Max Maven, makes each trick stronger and more fool-proof with just the addition of some scripting ideas and a few simple handling changes.
1st edition 2022, PDF 25 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #36: Save Me MagiLarry Brodahl
If you do any type of an "instant-stooge" trick using cards (for example Karrel Fox's "Gift of the Magi"), you know there's a chance that the volunteer will name the wrong card. This is an "out" for that situation. There are no real gimmicks, no difficult handling, and it almost instantly resets. The out is a non-R/S version of the Brainwave Deck based on an idea by Martin Peirce.
NOTE: This can be used as a standalone effect also.
1st edition 2022, 13 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #35: Picto TranspoLarry Brodahl
The trick PictoTranspo by Gene Anderson is a wonderful reframing of a Roy Johnson trick. In the trick, two large pictures - one drawn by the volunteer - swap places, even though the pictures are marked on the back with the volunteer's and magician's names.
A logical and funny script is included that covers why the trick is being done, and even allows you to pick any volunteer.
Note: This trick is not fully explained. You must own the trick to be able to perform it.
1st edition 2021, 17 pages. | $8 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #34: Thumb Thing FunLarry Brodahl An age old penetration of your own thumb using a string or chain has been revisited and reworked into a clever and deceptive trick. Simple. Easy to perform. Surrounded. No gimmicks, no gaffs.
A classic of magic we all learned early on and never do, as it's not a very good trick. Until now. The trick has been transformed into a very cute and clever brain teaser with nothing more than a little modified handling and some clever scripting.
1st edition 2021, PDF 24 pages, video 1 min 48 s. | $10 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #33: Ring and RopeLarry Brodahl A multi-phase ring and rope routine using only a regular rope and ring.
Most ring and rope routines don't really look like magic. They look like the rope is looped and threaded and re-threaded, and otherwise fiddled with to account for the "magic". Not this routine. Simple. Easy to perform.
Almost surrounded. No gimmicks, no gaffs. Everything's examinable, and nothing is added or taken away.
A rope - and a ring. And a killer script.
The author of How To Write A Script reveals his 'Ring and Rope' routine, which he has used to close his act, and is nothing but visual, clean magic. This ebook gives you every... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #32: TeddyLarry Brodahl A parlor/small stage version of the Gypsy Thread that does not rely on florescent thread, but instead uses yarn. It comes complete with a offbeat and funny script.
- Preface
- Effect
- Methodology
- Materials
- Preparation
- Moves
- Scripts
- Analysis of the trick
- Script Insights
- Performance Notes
- Errata
- Credits
- An Additional Service
- Final thoughts
1st edition 2020, PDF 21 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #31: ClippoLarry Brodahl A script and methodology for doing the classic Clippo trick that will make you and your audience appreciate the beauty and mystery of a small, easy to carry trick.
Clippo is a trick that is wonderful on paper, and useless in reality. For such a clever trick, there never seems to be an appropriate reaction. And frankly, the trick has no ending and occasionally fails.
In this manuscript, you'll learn:
- why Clippo fails to get a good reaction
- how to make Clippo
- the script
- even some of the script writing and design process followed
This trick is suitable for parlor or stage.
1st... | $12 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #30: Cornelius/Anderson Sliding KnotLarry Brodahl A practical, usable, and funny script that makes a simple false knot a wonderful interlude in your act. All venues.
- Preface
- Props needed
- Methodology
- How to store the ropes until ready to perform
- Tying the knot
- Miscellaneous stunts
- How to move and display the knot
- Script
- Script Insights
- Notes
- Credits
- An Additional Service
- Final thoughts
1st edition 2020, PDF 22 pages, video 3:25. | $12 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Hints and Tips 2Larry Brodahl Tricks, tips, hints on a wide variety of subjects
Includes a Thumb Tip finesse, how to tell time during your show, a billet or money holder, making an egg for the silk and egg trick, and even a software program (with source code) for generating random runs of cards to use when practicing, and many more items.
1st edition 2020, PDF 55 pages. | ★★★★★ $0 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #29: 10 Card NumberphileLarry Brodahl A clever self working card trick (prediction) that is fully explained, including the math behind it.
Included is a script for this trick.
1st edition 2019, 13 pages. | ★★★★★ $0 to wish listPDF |
Counts with Jumbo CardsLarry Brodahl Techniques to do a natural relaxed looking Elmsley and Jordan count using Jumbo Cards.
Included is a script and handling for a trick that is especially useful for MC work. A video showing how the counts look is also included (see your digital shelf).
1st edition 2019, PDF 22 pages, video length 38 s. | $10 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #28: Lassoing a CardLarry Brodahl How to lasso a chosen card. Complete methodology as well as script and performance video included. Full performance rights allowed.
It is a version that makes sense. The magician explains that as a child at summer vacation, he learned how to lasso mosquitoes, and he got so good at it, that he learned to actually snap the knot for the lasso onto the rope mid-air. And he thought he'd turn that skill into a trick.
The magician has a card selected. This card is returned to the deck and shuffled by the spectator. After some byplay, the magician drops the cards into a paper bag, puts one end... | $12 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
How To PalmLarry Brodahl A training program and process to learn how to successfully palm cards.
Three palms taught including video instructions:
- Pivot Palm
- Erdnase Palm
- Swivel Fan Palm
Techniques and tips as well as scripting methods included along with a complete script for "The Card Through Hanky".
1st edition 2019, PDF 53 pages, video length 2:20 | $10 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #27: TriumphLarry Brodahl Two complete scripts and very simple handling for the Triumph effect, which not only fools people, but entertains them immensely. No difficult sleights, no gaffs, no problems.
Many versions of Triumph are either complicated and hard to follow, or gaffed, or even a knuckle buster.
Well, the author of How To Write A Script shows how he used his methodology to write 2 different scripts that explains and entertains with the Triumph effect, while technically putting it well within the reach of every magician. This ebook gives you every line, joke, piece of timing, setup and nuance of the routine.
The ebook... | $12 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #26: Four BeansLarry Brodahl Amusing and entertaining script on the classic 4 Bean routine. Full performance rights included.
The 4 Bean trick is a classic, but the moves and the motivation are odd and unexplained.
Well, the author of How To Write A Script shows how he used his methodology to write a funny script where you know why the trick is being done and why the handling looks the way it does. And the handling ends up being pretty simple.
This ebook gives you every line, joke, piece of timing, setup and nuance of the routine. The ebook also takes you through an overview of some of the steps of script writing and routine design... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #25: Hofzinser CardLarry Brodahl The Hofzinser gimmick is an odd gimmick that has limited usage. But with a little analysis and some scripting you can make an effect that, while not magic, is still entertaining.
The Hofzinser card is a gimmick, not a trick. So what can you do with it. Well, the author of How To Write A Script shows how he used his methodology to write a script that entertains even though it doesn't fool anyone. And it gives the spectators the feeling that they're seeing something from the crooked gamblers handbook. It even allows the spectators to examine the card without fear of the card being damaged.
The ebook also takes you through... | ★★★★★ $0 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #24: Seeing cards with the FingertipsLarry Brodahl Script(s) and full handling on a routine for finding cards with your fingertips. Plays for duos, or solo performers in parlor, stage, or even closeup. Performance video included.
Effect: The magician has 3 cards selected from a red deck. A spectator has also shuffled a blue deck. From that blue deck, the magician finds the exact same cards selected from the red deck using just his sensitive fingers.
A trick and variations on the script for:
- a duo act where one person plays the mystic, and the other is an interpreter.
- an act where the assistant gets the credit for doing the trick.
...
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Scripted #23: vanishing wand (shell)Larry Brodahl An breakdown in script format and full handling on making real magic with the Vanishing Wand using the Shell. Full construction details on making your own shells included. Performance video included.
Anyone that's ever read Tarbell has run into the Shell Wand.
An exact duplicate of a wand made from paper. But, you probably have questions.
- What do you do with it?
- Can you fool people with it?
- How do you build the duplicates?
In this chapter of the Scripted series, you'll get an easy routine and script that entertains and fools your audience, as well as a detailed explanation of how to... | $10 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #22: vanishing figure 8 knotLarry Brodahl How to tie a vanishing figure 8 knot and a script that makes the process more enjoyable and entertaining.
Everyone probably knows how to vanish an overhand knot, or even a Chefalo knot. But how many know how to vanish a figure 8 knot?
How to tie a true figure 8 knot as well as the false figure 8 knot are both shown and are virtually identical. The script provided shows how it can stand on it's own, but it would also fit nicely into a routine with knots. An audience member can even help you tie the knot, and they'll be none the wiser.
Best of all, it's free.
1st edition 2018, 20 pages.... | ★★★★★ $0 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #21: Add a NumberLarry Brodahl A routine and script that (with an assist from Mel Mellers), transforms a rather dry piece of mentalism into a fun and entertaining piece of magic.
The plot of the Add-A-Number effect doesn't lend itself to the magical performer, as the audience knows that they're watching tricks, not psychic phenomenon, which means that the presentation of "seeing the future" isn't as effective as it could be.
Plus, the method is closely tied to the revelation. How could you predict a number unless you somehow knew what everyone would write or you switched the numbers?
This script - with a huge... | $12 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #20: Linking RingsLarry Brodahl A routine, script, and performance video of the Linking Rings that restores the mystery and magic to this classic trick while still being entertaining. All of the rings are examined! Includes a performance video.
- Preface
- Effect
- Methodology
- Moves, Sleights, and Subtleties
- Script
- Analysis of the trick
- Script Insights
- Modified Handlings
- Performance Notes
- Credits
- An Additional Service
- Final thoughts
1st edition 2018, PDF 48 pages, performance video 4 min 35s. | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #19: Sidewalk ShuffleLarry Brodahl For all performing venues, the classic monte style trick, scripted in two different ways to allow the trick to be performed at any time in your parlor/stage routines.
Note: The trick is not fully explained. You MUST own the trick to be able to perform this.
For all performing venues. The classic monte style trick, scripted in two different ways to allow the trick to be performed at any time in your parlor/stage routines. The scripts also removes any "sting" for the spectators, simplifies the handling, and fools the spectators while giving the trick an understandable, clear, and amusing... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #18: A Study in Scarlet and SableLarry Brodahl 3 scripts - 3 different effects - 2 impromptu - for all performing venues. A fun exploration of the GILBREATH principle that not only entertains, but also hides the methodology.
For all performing venues.
Most mathematical tricks suffer from a multitude of challenges, and the Gilbreath principle is no different.
Issues include:
- why you can't examine the deck/packet
- why the cards aren't shuffled
- what the point of the trick is
- how to hide when the cards change columns
Well, the author of How To Write A Script shows how he used his methodology to write 3 different scripts that successfully explains... | $12 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #17: OgnibLarry Brodahl Stage, parlor and impromptu scripts, handlings, and a spreadsheet calculator for the Magic Matrix. A devilishly clever was to force numbers.
"Ognib" is "Bingo" in reverse, is a method also known under the name "Magic Matrix" (see Martin Gardner).
A complete script, handling, and a spreadsheet calculator. Handlings included for stage, parlor and impromptu.
The magician shows a handful of printed numeric grids. The magician then has 4 spectators decide on one of the grids. Using the chosen grid, they then pick 4 numbers from the grid. The 4 numbers that were chosen - when added together - totals up... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #16: Zodiac and Mom's FavoriteLarry Brodahl A parlor or stage trick with a single method, but two vastly different scripts using totally different props. Fun and fooling.
Two tricks in one. Each with nearly identical handling but widely different effects.
In ZODIAC, you show a spectator pictures, one at a time, letting the spectator say "stop" whenever they wish. Their selection turns out to have been predicted in a message hanging in full view of the audience.
In MOM'S FAVORITE, you show the spectators playing cards, one at a time, again letting a spectator say "stop". Their selection turns out to have been predicted in a message... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #15: cut and restored ribbonLarry Brodahl A free e-manuscript that explores an age old method to show the power of scripting and analysis.
One of the joys of magic is going through old and dusty ideas and actually finding usable material. This is one of those.
An old, old trick - routined, and scripted - that will fit into a parlor or stage act with almost no difficulty. A trick that - while not a world-beater - will still fool and entertain your audience. A trick that you can keep in your act for those days where you need just a couple of minutes more material.
This ebook gives you every line, joke, piece of timing, setup,... | ★★★★★ $0 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #14: The Penrose KnotLarry Brodahl The Penrose knot has never been clearly explained until now. A strange effect that is not only made fun by the supplied script, but an "in the hands" tying method is revealed.
The magician ties a rope into a chain of 30 knots. Each knot appears identical.
The spectator grabs one of the knots. The magician now pulls on the ends of the rope, and every knot dissolves - except - the knot the spectator selected. That knot proves to be a common overhand knot.
The Penrose knot was published in Karl Fulves' Self Working Rope Tricks, but the description was less-than-clear, and the effect is quite strange.
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Scripted #13: The Dictionary TrickLarry Brodahl An easy-to-make and easy to perform version of a book reading test. You can not only tell them the word they're thinking of, but you can even tell them how many characters are in the word - and it's all easy. No forcing.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts - of any sort. And explaining why someone is picking a word from a dictionary so that you can read their mind is - at best - difficult.
Well, the author of How To Write A Script used his methodology to write a script that successfully explains - and conceals the secret - to perform the dictionary test. He even explains... | $10 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #12: Color Changing SilksLarry Brodahl A script and performance video that is based on the work of Ron Wilson and makes the Color Changing Silks a practical and mysterious trick, loaded with laughs.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts – of any sort. And the color changing silks, using the hand dye tube, makes it even more intimidating since there are multiple steals, hand to hand transfers to make, etc. All without getting caught!
But, coming up with a script that makes sense of the handling, preserves the mystery, gets laughs, and is a perfect opener...well, that's really difficult.
... | $10 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Hints and TipsLarry Brodahl Hints and tips covering everything from "The needle through Balloon" to "how to transport your act".
Have you ever done the "Needle Through Balloon" and had the balloon pop prematurely? No more - not even if you use Dollar General Balloons!
Have you ever struggled to transport your act? Here's help. Do you want a more visible and deceptive shuffle to use with the sidwalk shuffle? Gotcha covered! In this free ebook, Larry Brodahl - the author of the Scripted! Series gives you:
- a method to never again pop a balloon during the Needle through balloon
- handling to make the what's next trick...
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Scripted #11: Rising CardLarry Brodahl A script and method for the Rising card trick where the spectator goes through the deck and selects the card to rise. Can be done within inches of the audience with no sleight of hand.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts - of any sort. A script that highlights the magic while still being relatable to the audience.
The effect is that the magician shuffles and then hands the spectator the deck of cards, while explaining that he's going to do a trick onehanded. The spectator HIMSELF removes one card and puts it face down on the
table, and then gives... | $8 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #10: Brody's ChokerLarry Brodahl This is a complete script and revised handling for the Grandmother's Necklace principle, which not only fools people, but entertains them.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts - of any sort. Especially with a trick that is old and tread worn, like Grandmother's Necklace. This is a complete script and revised handling for the Grandmother's Necklace principle, including a variation in how the trick works.
The effect is that the magician, using 2 volunteers from the audience, causes 2 differently colored ropes to completely pass through the spectators'... | $8 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #9: Serendipity DeckLarry Brodahl Imagine being able to control coincidence. Where the time and location of two events determines the outcome of the events. This script and full instructions explains how.
Imagine being able to control coincidence. Where the time and location of two events determines the outcome of the events. Now you can!
The magician removes a BLUE backed card from his pocket as he talks about coincidence, and how coincidence is decided by two factors: physical proximity and time. He has someone sit on the card. He then removes a RED backed deck from his pocket, and spreads the cards out front and back... | $8 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #8: Counting on LotharLarry Brodahl This is a complete script and revised handling for the COUNTING ON LOTHAR trick, perhaps one of the strangest and mystifying card tricks around. It allows the magician to predict the past, the present, and even the future.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts – of any sort. Especially a script that has to account for dealing and counting processes, unusual display processes, and a trick that has no climax. This is a complete script and revised handling for the COUNTING ON LOTHAR trick, perhaps one of the strangest and mystifying card tricks around.... | $8 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #7: Solution 6Larry Brodahl A reworking of the 6 Card Repeat like none other. Using no gimmicked cards, the trick has a funny and visual plot, and for once a true climax.
Are you looking for a methodology and script for the 6 Card Repeat that steps outside the usual plot of "I saw a guy count 1,2,3,4,5,6 cards, throw away 1,2,3 and he still had 6 cards"?
Because let's face it, the story is silly, doesn't have any spectator 'hook' nor does it have a recognizable climax beyond the weak ending of "And I still don't know how he did it."
Well, the author of How To Write A Script shows you how he used his methodology to adapt a script... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #6: Lie Detector with 4 ObjectsLarry Brodahl Imagine a self working trick that uses 4 objects and only three questions that allows you to determine which object or objects the spectator(s) are thinking of. Now add fun, misdirection, and a performance video.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts - of any sort. Especially a routine where you have 1 or more audience members mentally select any of 4 objects and then answer 3 questions with either lies or the truth. And you identify the truthtellers -vs- the liars, and you discern which object they were thinking of.
How do you explain to an audience,... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #5: Lie DetectorLarry Brodahl Nick Trost's Automatic Lie Speller turned into two different scripts complete with by-play, jokes, and mystery.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts - of any sort. How do you explain to an audience in a reasonable manner how and why a deck of cards can detect and correct lies? Well, the author of How To Write a Script shows you how he used his methodology to write a script that successfully explains the power of Nick Trost's Automatic Lie Speller.
There are actually two scripts given. One is for groups where you want to involve more than one person, and whispering would... | $8 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #4: The 21 Card TrickLarry Brodahl A free e-Manuscript that illustrates how scripting, routining and analysis can turn even the oldest and most well known trick into a true performance piece.
Who doesn't know the 21 card trick?
Nobody, that's who. And that unfortunately includes many laymen. So, the author of "HOW TO WRITE A SCRIPT" decided to tackle this trick - in it's classical format - as a challenge to create a script and handling that disguises
the mathematical method while entertaining the onlookers.
This ebook supplies the script and simple moves that resulted from that challenge. The script has audience involvement,... | ★★★★★ $0 to wish listPDF |
Scripted #3: Sympathetic SilksLarry Brodahl A fairly forgotten classic turned into a beautiful performance piece for any group. Includes the script, full instructions, and a performance video.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts - of any sort. How do you explain to an audience in a reasonable manner how and why this fabulous magic is happening?
Well, the author of How To Write A Script shows you how he used his methodology to write a script that successfully explains...in a bare minimum of script...the Sympathetic Silks.
Part of the scripts' charm is that the audience sees a trick performed in just FOUR words.
... | $8 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
Scripted #2: Malini Egg BagLarry Brodahl A script, analysis, and performance video showing how entertaining and mystifying a trick the Egg Bag can be. And without using the "Hide the egg under my arm" type gags.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts - of any sort. But it's even harder for tricks that have no preset routine - such as the Egg Bag. How do you explain to an audience in a reasonable manner how and why you're doing this? How do you make this magical? How do you create the climax? And how do you do this without retreading old ideas, such as the "fake hide-theegg-under-the-arm gag"?
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Scripted #1Larry Brodahl A script and performance video showing how the Professors Nightmare and Fiber Optics can make a fun and mystifying routine.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts - of any sort. But it's even harder for tricks that have no preset routine - such as the Professors Nightmare and Fiber Optics. How do you explain to an audience in a reasonable manner how and why this fabulous visual magic is happening?
Well, the author of How To Write A Script shows you how he used his methodology to write a script that successfully blends the Professors Nightmare with the moves from Fiber Optics... | $8 to wish listPDF & MP4 |
How To Write A ScriptLarry Brodahl How to write a script that entertains and reaches your audience. Topics include BRAINSTORMING PLOTS as well as ANALYZING THE TRICK FOR WEAKNESSES and many others..
One of the most neglected and misunderstood aspects of performing is: What do I say - how do I say it - and why do I say it? In other words - SCRIPTING!
This ebook is written for the magician who performs for people and wants to have better patter than just
"Hey, wanna see a trick?" It's written to be used by a performer who wants to amuse, entertain, and add an extra layer of deception to his magic.
It's for the magician... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listPDF |
Deliberate MagicLarry Brodahl Parlor and stage magic updated! Includes a version of the 6 Card Repeat that has an actual climax as well as a Vanishing Candle you can perform within inches of the audience.
This ebook is for the parlor/banquet/stage performer that wants to add funny, well-thought out, and highly visible routines to his or her act.
A performer that wants tricks that actually work. Where the nasty things, like angles and spectator management have been thought out.
The material is:
- Solution 6 - a 6 card repeat that has an actual magical climax and a totally logical story line. This routine is loosely...
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