Author, lecturer and world famous magician presents this book of ideas. No matter what classic magical props you have, there is an entertaining routine for it within the covers of this book. You will learn tips,

The purpose of this book is to teach magicians how to become entertainers with their magic. This is not a book of magic tricks, but an education on how to present magic as it should be presented. From selecting your

Embryos is Paul Prater's compilation of routines spanning eight years of stage shows. However, Embryos is much more than that. Paul also covers how to incorporate themes and concepts into a coherent show. He provides tips for

Now, the man who has been acclaimed as the world's leading authority on Showmanship for Mentalists, Magicians and Escape Artists offers you the real secret of showmanship. This is a practical book of tips on

Marc Oberon's hat System for the production of magic. Each hat represents a role that you play in the production process. Contents include: Thought process--Instead of putting on a "thinking cap", in the HATS system you put on a

Journal of Alchemy is Joe Diamond's first book for magicians. It's a quick read that teaches five powerhouse routines from Joe's professional repertoire. All the routines are audience tested, and simple to perform so you can focus on

You're good at magic. You handle your effects and routines pretty well. Your shows get a good response. There's nothing fundamentally wrong and yet in your heart you know that your magic performance could be better.

How can you combine magic and movement to make a stronger impression on your audience? "Magic and Motion" demonstrates the significance of physical movement in magical presentation through diagrams and descriptions and

Here is a fine new 28 page book that will surely help you to enhance your performance. The aim of this book is presentation which breathes life into the mechanics of some standard effects, transforming them

Val Andrews' lecture notes issued for the combined IBM/SAM Convention held in Boston in 1981. Includes sections on definition, necessity, acquisition, timing, pointing, applause, audiences, showmanship