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Overview
Professional magician Marvin Kaye presents tips and tricks that will not only guide readers in performing feats of magic, but will also show them how to turn clever stunts into entertaining and astounding presentations. Whether it's card tricks, mind reading, rope tricks, or sawing a good friend in half, Kaye provides pointers on showmanship, directing the audience's attention-and keeping them entertained. Sections include Fail-safe Magic, Essential Fingerwork, Stacking the Deck, In Search of a Personal Style, Putting Together an Act, Do's and Don'ts of Magical Entertainment, and many others.
Synopsis
Designed to turn the unpolished performer into an entertaining magician, this book presents fail-safe magic, essential fingerwork, sleight of hand, card tricks, and mental magic, along with the basic principals of showmanship and stage presence to help budding magicians create original riveting acts.