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 that he based his portrayal on. But the act is just as much fun if you invent your own character.
Reviews:
"There's much more magic in this act than the usual pitchman routine, and there are many novel touches." - Milbourne Christopher
"A hilarious pitch act, loaded with magic of the laugh-producing variety, and much of it off the beaten path. Excellent." - John Braun
"A really different comedy magic act. Standard tricks, all necessary instructions and a juicy monologue make this a hit act for the magi who will work it." - Edgar Heyl
"A very funny 10-minute routine. It can be a prize winner for you." - Lloyd E. Jones
Magic World Publishers revised edition includes two added chapters and an extra illustration.
1st edition 1961, PDF 25 pages.
word count: 3655 which is equivalent to 14 standard pages of text
