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A silly invention intended to test a spectator's memory starts with a simple switch-up and crescendos to a double-talk flurry of nonsense as four colored pom-poms appear impossibly connected by ever-changing strings. The kicker comes when the hollow rod is opened up to reveal no connecting strings at all. The baffling connections return as the performer reminds everyone to give the hapless spectator a round of applause.
Daryl Hurst's Hometown Magic routines are laser-focused on practical entertainment that can be performed in a variety of formal and informal venues without significant restrictions, giving professional results with simple props and minimal staging. Going beyond the traditional instruction sheets that take a minimalist approach to effect and method, each of Daryl's in-depth guides focuses on storytelling, playfulness, artistry, and education, the fundamentals of creating wonder that elevate magic as a performing art. Sections for each guide include Description, Evaluation, Background, Props, Storyline, Fundamentals, annotated Script, and Keys to Success. These guides can be a valuable resource for researching props and their potential before making a purchase.
1st edition 2025, PDF 8 pages.
word count: 3341 which is equivalent to 13 standard pages of text
