Diamonds of Performance — Volume I

How Magicians Fascinate Their Audience

2022
Written by Christian Bischof
Work of Christian Bischof
230 pages (Hardcover), published by Illuma - Illusion Management
Illustrated with photographs and drawings
Language: English
24 entries
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Pit Hartling Foreword
9
Christian Bischof Prologue
15
Christian Bischof Practical Use of the Diamonds
19
Christian Bischof Diamonds of Performance - an Overview
25
Christian Bischof 1 Trick Introduction and Overview
 		28
Christian Bischof Impossibility
  • Construction of the Trick
  • Design Impossibility
  • Technical Execution to Portray Impossibility
    • Physical Techniques
    • Psychological Techniques
    • Material Techniques
 		31
Christian Bischof Relevance
  • Human Relevance and Symbolism
  • Personal Relevance for the Spectator
    • Interaction
    • Thematic Reference to the Audience
  • Personal Relevance for the Magician
 		57
Christian Bischof Esthetics
  • Visual Esthetics
  • Auditory Esthetics
  • Atmosphere
 		71
Christian Bischof Dramaturgy
  • Consistent Whole
  • Three-Part Structure
    • Beginning
    • Middle
    • End
    • Elaborations on the Three-Part Structure
  • Interconnections Between Parts
  • Case Studies in Dramatic Composition
  • Dramatic Composition of a Show
 		96
Christian Bischof Afterthoughts regarding the Trick Diamond
123
Christian Bischof 2 Performer
128
Christian Bischof Person
  • Social Status
  • Joy of Magic
  • Respect for the Audience
  • Radiate Energy
  • Authenticity
  • Rich Interior World
  • Effort put into Preparation
  • Background Knowledge
  • Style
  • Reveal Humanity
 		130
Christian Bischof Stagecraft & Communication
  • Physical Technique
    • Movement
    • Gaze
    • Voice
    • Preparation
  • Psychological Technique
    • Genuine Acting
    • Spontaneity
    • Feeling at Ease and Comfort Level
 		148
Christian Bischof 3 Situation
178
Christian Bischof Audience
  • Sociodemographics
  • Mood and Condition
 		181
Christian Bischof Venue
  • Room Atmosphere
  • Stage Infrastructure
 		191
Christian Bischof 4 Interactions
206
Christian Bischof Tricks fits the Audience
209
Christian Bischof Tricks fits the Venue
211
Christian Bischof Tricks fits the Performer
217
Christian Bischof Performer fits the Audience
217
Christian Bischof Performer fits the Venue
221
Christian Bischof Endnotes
224
Christian Bischof Bibliography
226
Data entered by Denis Behr, March 2025.