Playing Shopping Centers by Jim Mahoney (with Introduction by Billy McComb) was written in 1983 yet is still relevant in every way, even today. This book focuses primarily on Playing Shopping Malls. From microphones and lighting to staging and

Rag pictures are "cut-out" geometric shapes composed mainly from felt, plastic, foam, etc. These shapes are placed against a black (typically felt) background by way of magnets, double stick tape, etc. As the shapes are moved

A whole new career in an uncrowded field for those who want extra money. Professional Marc Owen of Miami added the Comedy Waiter bit to his repertoire a few years ago with very satisfactory results. Soups On tells you what to do, how to do it, how to ge

In the 1940's Tommy Windsor made quite a hit with his "Street Faker Act." Here are the ideas and presentations from the act that he later developed called the "Suitcase Side Show." It is basically a collection of effects, ideas, and patter all based aro

Formerly titled "Bat Magic", there is a wealth of material inside that can be used in a Batman-themed show.

This book will help you make the most of the marketing phenomena that is not only Halloween, but the entire Halloween season. * Over two hundred pages. * Color section. * Profusely illustrated.

One of the very few magic acts designed for a woman, but this one is a honey. Based on the Charles Adams cartoons, the character of Vampira is indicated by the sketch on the cover of the book. The magic she does is quite simple and mostly standard, but

"Button, Button," a routine in which your buttons are loose on purpose, good for any comedian or M.C. You rig up a jacket so that when you pull down on this button, that one goes up, etc., to the tune of many laughs. All details given. Also included, a