Comedy Magic in Magic & Mentalism

Johnny Geddes was Britain's leading comedy magician. As a performer, he first worked with many top music hall artistes of the day and was always in constant demand. Billed as 'The Biggest Dope in Magic', he appeared in many television programmes and featured in his own TV series.

As an originator, numerous effects of his have been marketed by leading magic dealers, and over the years, he authored a number of first-class books on comedy magic as well as 2,000 published articles which appeared in most of the leading magic magazines.

Johnny was also a theatrical agent, booking acts for...

An award-winning comedy magic act that pokes fun at the snake oil salesman or carnival huckster of old.

A magical medicine show script that is different. Standard props are used to hilarious effect. Printed script with stage direction prompts gives complete illustrated patter, tricks, staging, presentation, costume and makeup.

This laugh-tested routine won the coveted Werner Comedy Trophy at the TAOM Convention. The accent is on magical fun in this clever act. If you want to portray a specific character, the author provides costuming and makeup instructions for that of a famous film star...

Whether you perform occasional shows, are a semi-pro, or even get called on to emcee a variety or television show, you can never have enough material. And that's where this ebook comes in. Tiny Grant, S.A.M. award-winning comedy magician, brings you this collection of gags, funny ideas, a swell pair of openers, and much more for you to peruse, check mark, and put to use in your own act.

Not just a book of tested and proven laugh lines and patter stories. The author calls it a complete study course on patter and its presentation, which includes lessons in selection of material to meet your...

Ever since Derek Lever toured Florida, he has fallen in love with crocodiles. This fascination with that creature was the point when the crocodile gags were born. Since then, people have sent him all kinds of crocodiles, from stuffed pyjama cases to crocodile biros and bubble baths. Ever since then, Colin Harmer has sent Christmas and Birthday cards in which he has composed drawings of magical crocodiles performing illusions. Simon Lovell and several others have also sent drawings specially composed for this book. These drawings and cartoons make up the bulk of this ebook, complemented by funny comments...

Here's the latest ebook Undercover from Graham Hey, one of the UK's top comedy writers who has also performed around the world on cruise ships with his comedy magic and mentalism act. This ebook contains over 70 pages of easy, cool visual gags - many brand-new ones, and lots of bonus ones from previous releases. But it's not just visual gags, there are brand new tricks - and he's also included a few golden oldies from his back catalogue as an extra festive treat.

There's JUST ONE MORE THING a very simple but effective card trick where a freely selected (criminal) card is replaced anywhere...

1500 One-liners for magicians.

Unlock the magic of laughter with Abraca-Laughter, the definitive collection of one-liner jokes crafted exclusively for magicians. Over the past three decades, Wolfgang Riebe has penned a treasure trove of short, punchy joke booklets across a multitude of magical themes. Now, he brings them all together in one indispensable volume, enriched with additional fresh and hilarious new material.

Inside this must-have ebook, you'll discover 1500 jokes in over 50 different categories, each packed with witty one-liners designed to elevate your act. Whether you're...

The title reads Applause-able Magic, and that is exactly what this ebook contains. Magic that will bring you the APPLAUSE you desire and magic that is presentable.

The author writes from experience, both as a childrens' entertainer and as a variety act. We leave you to pick out the gems from the dust, but, remember that it is gold dust, which is always valuable - somewhere - sometime.

• Foreword
• Passe Passe Tins
• Silk Shirt
• Silk Frock
• I've Got Worms
• The Card Mixer
• Magic Song Book
• Colour Changing Reels
• Sally The Silkworm
• Comedy Camera Capers
• Egg And Lemon
• Ha-Ha Hat
• High Hands ...

Introducing Balloon Comedy & Magic: Your ultimate guide to hilarious balloon modelling for magicians.

Step into a world where laughter reigns supreme and magic comes alive with every twist and turn of a balloon. In this captivating ebook, magicians of all levels will discover the secrets to infusing their performances with uproarious comedy and mesmerizing magic using the versatile art of balloon modeling.

Inside Balloon Comedy & Magic, you'll find a treasure trove of side-splitting jokes, witty routines, and clever comedic techniques perfectly tailored for the magician's stage. Learn...

Gags, visual comedy, and funny routines for the close-up magician.

• Breaking The Ice
• Twist My Arm
• Special Delivery
• King Tut
• Another Magic Mummy Stunt
• Close Up Gags And Gadgets
• Miniature Bottle And Rope
• Diversions With Dice
• Comedy For Card Men
• Gags With Fags
• King Size
• Chancy - Just - Chance
• The Magnet Repels
• Never Be "Caught Short"
• Cup And Ball Comedy
• Look Younger ... Live Longer
• Balls Of Fire
• Great Snakes
• No Cups ... No Balls
• Visual Gag With Cups And Balls
• Comedy Live Chick
• Jumping Cup
• The Warning Voice
• Bottomless Cup
• Capering Cups
• Cups, Balls, Shells And Peas
• Greek...

An ebook of visual gags and other fun bits.

There are many types of comedy. Visual, verbal, straight, burlesque and pantomimic are but a few, and numerous off-shoots spring from them. Best of all, by far, is the visual gag. This has no language barriers and can be understood by young and old alike.

There was the classic visual gag of the famous musical clown, Grock. He would sit down at a grand piano, only to find the stool was too far away for him to reach the keys. To remedy this, he would rise from the stool, go to the other end of the piano, and laboriously start to push the heavy...

175 one-liner jokes for magicians.

This unique joke ebook is a treasure trove of 175 politically correct one-liners designed exclusively for magicians. Crafted with thoughtful consideration for diverse audiences, "Harmonious Humor" ensures that every joke remains inclusive, respectful, and delightful for all. From apprentices mastering their first tricks to seasoned illusionists, each page sparkles with humour that's sure to charm any audience.

Within these pages, readers will discover an enchanting array of jokes specifically crafted to tickle the funny bones of magic enthusiasts. Packed...

Slydini's Paper Balls Over the Head routine is one of the most entertaining routines magic has to offer. The audience is in stitches because they are in on the trick. The only person not knowing what is going on is the volunteer on the stage. He or she is totally amazed and baffled by the magic happening. Paper balls as big as a fist vanish into thin air right in front of their eyes.

Now you can learn this blockbuster of a routine from a long-time student of Slydini.

1st edition 2023, video 35 min.

Excerpt from the foreword:

Routines, visual gags and priceless advice from the top comedy pros.

If you want to create a comedy act, or are a comedy performer looking to supplement the fun that you already have, this ebook will provide you with all the inspiration, advice, effects, one-liners and visual gags that you need.

We have tapped into the knowledge and expertise of top comedy performers such as Scott and Muriel, Gaetan Bloom, John Archer, Alan Hudson, Nathan Kranzo, Andy Reay, Michael Finney and many more, all of whom have revealed what it takes to make your magic appealingly funny.

Reading this ebook will help to find the comic...

30 visual gags to get your claws into.

Visual gags are worth their weight in gold, and for over twenty years, Graham Hey has been writing them for some of the world's top performers. Here's a collection of 30 of them - all easy to perform, for a variety of audiences from corporate to close-up, to kids. For many of them you won't have to buy anything at all, for others you will, but we're not talking more than a few bucks. Many of these have come from over 20 years of Graham's ebooks, and there are some new ones included too. This stuff you'll use.

From the brilliant Newspaper gag to the...

A collection of comedy routines.

• A Magician Extraordinary
• A Shocking Opener
• Comedy Of Errors
• Comedy Multi Balloon Penetration
• Confetti Cane Surprise
• Banner Surprise
• A Hairy Problem
• Threading Rope Trick
• The End
• Another Shocking Opener
• Smoking Episode
• Flowery Bow-Tie
• Long Long Pip Card
• Health Drink
• Flower Vase Trickery
• Three Comedy Gags
• Comedy Hat Production
• Socking 20th Century
• Magic Necklace
• Power Of The Mind

1st edition 1998, PDF 26 pages.

Here's a fun trick that has everyone laughing and a cool twist at the end provides the magic. It's self-working and perfect for either close-up or stage.

The effect: A prediction in a bag is placed on the table - the top of a pineapple is sticking out of the top. A selection of cards is shown - each has the name of a fruit on its face. A spectator freely selects any card - they select: 'Orange'. Oh no, that's not going to work! But then a great twist means the magician manages to save face. Forget those effects that cost you $40 bucks and you never use - get Pineapple Crush and add some...

"Graham Hey is a master at taking long-forgotten methods and turning them in to modern gold! And D.N.A Clinic is fabulous!" says Mike McClean - one of the World's top comedy mentalists.

The effect titled 'D.N.A clinic' is a comedy card routine that involves the spectator freely selecting a card which they then rub over their body to make sure they add a little of their D.N.A on to it - this will help the magician find their card, as they've been attending a D.N.A evening class. Not only does he find the card, but the rest of the deck is also revealed to be completely blank. No forces, no...

Two effects: Ticklish! and Pizza Time.

A fantastic comedy opener and closer to any stage or parlor show, guaranteed laughs, and easy to do. These are comedy routines and not mind-blowing magic effects but ... if you are looking for routines that play strongly and entertain then these are for you.

Ticklish! Is an easy-to-do and simple-to-make opening routine that you don't have to be a comedian to get laughs from.

Pizza Time is the perfect comedy encore item or closer for a stand-up show.

After nigh-on two decades as a pro-comedy performer, Jay Fortune is now releasing many of his...

A comedy magic routine that really packs a punch. Plus bonus routine with a kicker-ending.

A terrific comedy routine with audience participation and plenty of laughs. Direct from Jay's one-man show. Different from the mainstream - you won't have seen a routine like this before.

The magician tells about a recent incident that led him to create his Criminal Catching System. A mock-mugging takes place between you and a participant. At the finale, you reveal your system worked with a brilliant prediction and a guaranteed laugh.

Plus a more light-hearted bonus routine with a kicker-ending. ...

A comedy 'just chance' routine with a modern twist.

The performer has five envelopes numbered 1-to-5. One of the envelopes contains cocaine donated free for PR purposes by a leading Columbian drug cartel. (They're not all bad, after all!) Go with it - this is a comedy routine. (Non-adult version also included.)

Audience members select any four envelopes - but there's no 'snow' in any of them. The remaining envelope belongs to the performer - inside is the expensive white powder. This is a comedy routine with a brilliant visual ending that goes down a storm. But don't worry if you want...

A mentalism effect with drama, humor ... and death! What's not to like?

Four people are asked to write the name of a living celebrity on a piece of paper, while another person writes the name of a dead celebrity on theirs. The papers are folded and put inside five unmarked tablet bottles which are then placed into a bag and mixed up. The performer brings out the bottles one by one, holding each against his forehead dramatically. He can instantly locate the dead celeb.

This is a simple but hugely effective mentalism routine with lots of laughs. You get the full routine with original one-liners,...

Another fabulous comedy mentalism effect with a full comedy routine.

An envelope is in full view which contains a single book. A plastic tumbler contains many pieces of paper - each piece has the titles of two books written on it. The spectator freely selects one piece of paper. They then have a choice of either book - and they can change their mind! They finally select one ... and it's the same as the one in the envelope.

The envelope contains one book - the selected one. The envelope is then ripped up to prove there is nothing else inside. This is virtually a self-working effect and...

A hilarious effect and routine for anyone who does any kind of stand-up - from friends to comedy clubs to cruise ships. A fantastic, self-working method makes this effect the perfect trick for all occasions. And you don't need anyone on stage to help you.

Tell your audience they could win several amazing prizes - including a diamond worth $1million! Five colored ropes are hanging out of a gift bag. Inside the bag, Derek the Dove is tied to one of the ropes. The audience has four guesses, but each time, their selected rope is removed and there's no sign of Derek. The final rope is removed...