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 many of the Scottish theatres and cabaret venues. Later in life, he built up his popular magic and joke shop, which was situated in the city of Dundee.
This ebook contains comedy material for all types of performers. Comedy magicians, comperes, children's entertainers, clowns, ventriloquists, mentalists, or for any entertainer seeking a comedy spot in their programmes. Here you will find the best of Johnny's comedy tricks, complete routines, gags with gimmicks, bits of business, comedy props, patter lines - all of which have been upgraded to suit modern-day audiences.
- About This Book...
- My Magical Memories Of Johnny Geddes
- Johnny's Wise Words
- Section 1: Johnny's Comedy Magic For Adult Shows
- Applause Chart
- Sock It To 'Em
- Extra Spade!
- Crazy Comedy Tray
- Mystery Box
- The Toast Of The Town
- Comedy Rope Purse
- (1) A Matter Of Time
- (2) Make-Up Time
- A Pair Of Glasses
- Hello And Goodbye
- Fish Production
- Break-Away Box
- Long Match Gag
- Body Beautiful
- Lights Out!
- Johnny's Burnt & Restored Paper Currency Routine
- Wands From The Wings
- Referring To The Instructions
- Johnny's Paper Tears
- Comedy Colour Changing Silk
- Vanishing Candle Gag
- Blank Amazement
- Marked Cards
- Railway Sandwich
- Throw-Away Visual Gag Items
- Gags, Quips & Comedy Bits
- Section 2: Johnny's Comedy Magic For Kids' Shows
- Whacko Wand
- Comedy Collapsible Wand
- (1) Jelly Wand
- (2) 'Almost' Vanishing Wand!
- Grasshopper Wand
- Sticky Spots
- A Right Pair
- 'Knotty' Rope Routine
- Getting The Most Out Of The Snake Can
- 'Do As I Do' Hydrostatic Glasses
- Pik-A-Pik
- The Chicken That Laid The Eggs!
- Rich Chicken
- Egg & Lemon
- An Egg Bag Gag
- Egg Sandwich
- Scotch Egg
- Cluck...Cluck...Cluck
- Comedy Paint Brushes
- Dirty Paws Gag
- Bag-O-Silks
- Klever Klowns
- Five Green Bottles
- I'm Not Fu Ling Yu!
- Crowning The Princess
- Bunny Hats
- 'Tail' Of A Shirt
- Flower Power
- Bye-Bye-Tie
- Flat Hat Dove Production
- Two Little Dickie Birds
- Roamin' Rabbit
- Bunny Wand
- Games For The 'Full Party' Magician
- Conclusion
1st edition 2015, 182 pages; PDF 163 pages.
word count: 43244 which is equivalent to 172 standard pages of text
