the visible invisible \n writing is washed from mirror and appears again on it, breathing glass, anecdote of a a magician who performed the routine and got caught by the audience, on originality \n unknown
1784
breslaw's last legacy
Unknown
The Visible Invisible
writing is washed from mirror and appears again on it, breathing glass, anecdote of a a magician who performed the routine and got caught by the audience, on originality
préambule du testament et principes généraux \n testament which scrupulously respects the prescriptions of the written law and the custom of paris. it is intended to bequeath, to its heir readers, that instructions and knowledge.
it also contains thirteen rules of presentation \n henri decremps
1786
testament de jérôme sharp Henri Decremps
Préambule du Testament et principes généraux
Testament which scrupulously respects the prescriptions of the written law and the custom of Paris. It is intended to bequeath, to its heir readers, that instructions and knowledge.
It also contains thirteen rules of presentation
concluding observations \n - hints as to working up tricks
- arrangement of programme
- stage arrangements
- parting counsels \n professor hoffmann
1876
modern magic Professor Hoffmann
on common objects \n avoiding apparatus and using apparent everyday objects, see also p. 122 of vol. 2 \n carl willmann
1896
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
On Common Objects
avoiding apparatus and using apparent everyday objects, see also p. 122 of Vol. 2
wie devant einen ring vertauscht \n long intro about apparatus vs. sleight-of-hand, ring switch in which ring is put on second finger and duplicate is already on bent-in first finger, fingers switched while walking on stage \n carl willmann \n david devant
1897
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann, David Devant
Wie Devant einen Ring vertauscht
long intro about apparatus vs. sleight-of-hand, ring switch in which ring is put on second finger and duplicate is already on bent-in first finger, fingers switched while walking on stage
schule der magie - einleitung \n "school of magic - introduction"
on psychology of magic, active and passive deception, positive and negative deception \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n schule der magie \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n schule der magie \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n schule der magie \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n schule der magie \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1898
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Schule der Magie - Einleitung
"School of Magic - Introduction"
on psychology of magic, active and passive deception, positive and negative deception
schule der magie \n second part of introduction, on palming, misdirection \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n schule der magie - einleitung \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1898
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Schule der Magie
second part of introduction, on palming, misdirection
schule der magie \n third part, on holding the hand correctly when a larger object is apparently in it \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n schule der magie - einleitung \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1898
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Schule der Magie
third part, on holding the hand correctly when a larger object is apparently in it
schule der magie \n fourth part, more on the false transfer \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n schule der magie - einleitung \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1898
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
schule der magie \n fifth part \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n schule der magie - einleitung \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1898
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
eine neue volte mit einer hand \n "die kartenschule von carl willmann"
part three of description, on delaying the pass, comparing practicing with piano playing \n c. vogel \n carl willmann \n eine neue volte mit einer hand \n c. vogel
1899
die zauberwelt C. Vogel, Carl Willmann
Eine neue Volte mit einer Hand
"Die Kartenschule von Carl Willmann"
part three of description, on delaying the pass, comparing practicing with piano playing
ii. die moderne magische kunst \n on the modern magic art
- definition
- einst und jetzt
- ratschläge \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1902
moderne magie Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
iii. die elemente der täuschung \n "the elements of deception"
- die physikalischen hilfsmittel
- optische täuschungen (optical)
- akustische täuschungen (acoustic)
- gefühlstäuschung (touch) \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1902
moderne magie Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
die psychologischen hilfsmittel \n "psychological aids"
- die finte
- die idee-assoziation
- der vortrag
- die gezwungene wahl \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1902
moderne magie Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
vi. der regiezettel \n "director notes", systematically writing routines down to have to have a check sheet when preparing it (trick, props, preparation, help) \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1902
moderne magie Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
VI. Der Regiezettel
"director notes", systematically writing routines down to have to have a check sheet when preparing it (trick, props, preparation, help)
a waste paper basket \n advice on using an ornamental waste paper basket on stage for throwing away paper so as to remove suspicion, instead of throwing the paper off-stage \n lu brent
1932
novel magic Lu Brent
A Waste Paper Basket
Advice on using an ornamental waste paper basket on stage for throwing away paper so as to remove suspicion, instead of throwing the paper off-stage
suggested programs no. one - a club act of magic \n combining some tricks of the jinx into a program \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
suggested programs no. two - a mental club act \n combining some tricks of the jinx into a program \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
finger practice \n practice routine to master the thimble thumb palm \n jean hugard \n the basic sleight - thumb-palm no. 1 \n jean hugard
1936
thimble magic Jean Hugard
easy moves with one thimble \n describes four short sequences with one thimble, with some advice on how to execute thimble sleights and magic \n jean hugard
1936
thimble magic Jean Hugard
Easy Moves With One Thimble
describes four short sequences with one thimble, with some advice on how to execute thimble sleights and magic
for artists only \n talks about culling, patter, misdirection, plot, selection of cards, building a programme, and building routines \n victor farelli
1936
"lend me your pack" Victor Farelli
For Artists Only
Talks about culling, patter, misdirection, plot, selection of cards, building a programme, and building routines
"culling" \n talks about how culling should be done, mentions louis nikola and how he stacks his deck during the course of another routine, also mentions erdnase's stock securing and cull shuffling \n victor farelli \n ordinary methods of stocking, locating and securing \n s. w. erdnase \n the erdnase system of cull shuffling \n s. w. erdnase
1936
"lend me your pack" Victor Farelli
"Culling"
Talks about how culling should be done, mentions Louis Nikola and how he stacks his deck during the course of another routine, also mentions Erdnase's stock securing and cull shuffling
lady volunteer assistants \n short essay on how women in the audience should be treated, and why they should probably never be chosen to come on stage, or even pick a card \n victor farelli
1936
"lend me your pack" Victor Farelli
Lady Volunteer Assistants
Short essay on how women in the audience should be treated, and why they should probably never be chosen to come on stage, or even pick a card
suggested programs no. three - a magical club routine \n combining some tricks out of the jinx into a program \n theodore annemann
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Suggested Programs No. Three - A Magical Club Routine
combining some tricks out of the Jinx into a program
suggested routines no. four - a no card mystery act \n combining some tricks of the jinx into a program \n theodore annemann
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Suggested Routines No. Four - A No Card Mystery Act
suggested routines no. five - "no code" telepathy \n combining some tricks of the jinx into a program \n theodore annemann
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
suggested routine no. 6 - "strictly impromptu" \n combining some card tricks of the jinx into a program \n orville wayne meyer
1938
the jinx 1-50 Orville Wayne Meyer
Suggested Routine No. 6 - "Strictly Impromptu"
combining some card tricks of the Jinx into a program
introduction - extempore magic \n essay on impromptu magic, special props and magic that happens as a side note, with examples by tarbell \n jean hugard
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Jean Hugard
Introduction - Extempore Magic
essay on impromptu magic, special props and magic that happens as a side note, with examples by Tarbell
secret and open outs \n difference between rectifying mistakes secretly (before audience knows about it) and openly (when the mistake is known to everyone) \n charles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
Secret And Open Outs
Difference between rectifying mistakes secretly (before audience knows about it) and openly (when the mistake is known to everyone)
when error is still under cover \n techniques to get out of mistakes before audience catches on \n charles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
When Error Is Still Under Cover
Techniques to get out of mistakes before audience catches on
when error may be visible \n techniques to get out of mistakes when audience knows \n charles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
When Error May Be Visible
Techniques to get out of mistakes when audience knows
this time you must be right \n importance of rectifying the mistake clearly to end successfully \n charles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
This Time You MUST Be Right
Importance of rectifying the mistake clearly to end successfully
attitudes that get co-operation \n after finding wrong card, how to get selector to reveal the correct card for magician to try again \n charles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
Attitudes That Get Co-operation
After finding wrong card, how to get selector to reveal the correct card for magician to try again
8 - use a thumb writer. \n how to use thumb writer to get out of sticky situations \n charles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
8 - Use a thumb writer.
How to use thumb writer to get out of sticky situations
old ideas brought up to date; also, a few new ones \n useful sleights to use for outs \n charles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
Old Ideas Brought Up To Date; Also, A Few New Ones
apparatus alibis \n outs when apparatus is used to reveal cards, but goes wrong \n charles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
Apparatus Alibis
Outs when apparatus is used to reveal cards, but goes wrong
when information-getting becomes ticklish \n how to gain information not by pretending to confess to failure, but by proper methods in performance \n charles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
When Information-Getting Becomes Ticklish
How to gain information not by pretending to confess to failure, but by proper methods in performance
s.a.m. benefit show \n show review with performers: fred keating, the hanlons, jay palmer & co, the great le roy, al baker, dai vernon, dagmar & co, the five elgins, roner, prince leon and gus wayne, roy benson \n cagliostro, jr. \n
1941
the jinx 101-151 Cagliostro, Jr. (reviewer)
S.A.M. Benefit Show
Show Review with performers: Fred Keating, The Hanlons, Jay Palmer & Co, The Great Le Roy, Al Baker, Dai Vernon, Dagmar & Co, The Five Elgins, Roner, Prince Leon and Gus Wayne, Roy Benson
suggested program no. 7 - "a varied magic act" \n combining some tricks of the jinx into a program \n theodore annemann
1941
the jinx 101-151 Theodore Annemann
the old timers of the y.m.h.a. present master magicians in "a night of magic" \n show review \n rhadamanthus, jr. \n
1941
the jinx 101-151 Rhadamanthus, Jr. (reviewer)
The Old Timers of the Y.M.H.A. present Master Magicians in "A Night of Magic"
the health magician \n program aimed at children on the subject of being healthy, how to dress, tricks and patter ideas \n charles j. maly
1942
ireland's yearbooks Charles J. Maly
The Health Magician
program aimed at children on the subject of being healthy, how to dress, tricks and patter ideas
the back room \n on stuart robson, al chris describing a miracle from india, dell o'dell, russ swann, selling and promotion \n bruce elliott
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Bruce Elliott
The Back Room
on Stuart Robson, Al Chris describing a miracle from India, Dell O'Dell, Russ Swann, selling and promotion
bare stage bugbear \n how to move on a stage, fishing rod to get objects from the audience \n jean hugard
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard
Bare Stage Bugbear
how to move on a stage, fishing rod to get objects from the audience
the principles of magic \n - commented list of methods/principles (manipulation, substitution, duplication, camouflage, imitation, false partition, concealed mechanism, falsification, arrangement, preparation)
- list of effects
- list of aiding factors (misdirection, sustained attention, diverted attention, restriction, repetition, conclusion, climax, anti-climax, mannerism, surprise, expectancy, memory, mnemonics, reconstructive imagination, dramatics, humor) \n arthur h. buckley
1948
principles and deceptions Arthur H. Buckley
The Principles of Magic
commented list of methods/principles (Manipulation, Substitution, Duplication, Camouflage, Imitation, False Partition, Concealed Mechanism, Falsification, Arrangement, Preparation)
magic vs. science - a lecture on magic \n patter for lecture presentation, infotainment \n carl d. shoemaker
1948
ireland's yearbooks Carl D. Shoemaker
introduction \n on close-up magic, his book of mysteries, beautiful props appealing to women \n dr. stanley jaks \n lektion in magie \n dr. stanley jaks
1951
who is this dr. jaks? Dr. Stanley Jaks
Introduction
on close-up magic, his book of mysteries, beautiful props appealing to women
club show (1936) \n list of effects, "the show i give is almost the same as that given by malini" \n charlie miller
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Charlie Miller
Club Show (1936)
list of effects, "The show I give is almost the same as that given by Malini"
lektion in magie \n on close-up magic, his book of mysteries, beautiful props appealing to women \n dr. stanley jaks \n introduction \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Lektion in Magie
on close-up magic, his book of mysteries, beautiful props appealing to women
the presentation of close-up magic \n - approaching people
- different group sizes
- examination of objects
- containers to store props
- working surface
- music ("ganson's personal orchestra")
- close-up effects
- length of performance
- practice
- economy of movement
- borrowing objects \n lewis ganson
1967
the art of close-up magic — volume 1 Lewis Ganson
professional presentation \n including koran's comments on presentation and on the tricks in the book \n hugh miller \n al koran
1967
al koran's professional presentations Hugh Miller, Al Koran
Professional Presentation
including Koran's comments on presentation and on the tricks in the book
historical methods \n description of different methods (al baker, slydini, page, elmsley, grant, neil foster) \n gene anderson
1968
newspaper magic Gene Anderson
Historical Methods
Description of different methods (Al Baker, Slydini, Page, Elmsley, Grant, Neil Foster)
making the most of the newspaper tearing trick \n other patter ideas and tips to enhance your routine \n gene anderson
1968
newspaper magic Gene Anderson
Making the Most of the Newspaper Tearing Trick
Other patter ideas and tips to enhance your routine
on the presentation of mathematical tricks \n \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n karl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Karl Fulves
stagemanship \n - mystify and entertain
- stay in character
- know your audience
- rehearse & try it out
- a word about timing
- end with talent \n frederick m. shields
1970
the compleat magick - volume 1 Frederick M. Shields
publicity for magicians - part 1 \n - define your objective
- identify audience & message
- use the right tools
- newspapers are fine, but... \n bascom jones, jr.
1970
the compleat magick - volume 1 Bascom Jones, Jr.
publicity for magicians - part 2 \n - nothing sacred or mysterious
- the publicity release
- how to prepare it
- additional tips
- the promotion kit
- picture publicity
- put it all together \n bascom jones, jr.
1970
the compleat magick - volume 1 Bascom Jones, Jr.
the magic of music ... and vice versa \n - same elements as tv shows
- special effects
- on-site preparation
- tape vs. records \n jack kent tillar
1970
the compleat magick - volume 1 Jack Kent Tillar
music for magic \n - salt and pepper
- don't be too clever
- the music should belong
- exceptions to every rule
- music from a to z
- a tip on how to start
- get it on tape
- not easy to do
- how does it sound? \n frederick m. shields
1970
the compleat magick - volume 1 Frederick M. Shields
comedy magic is serious business \n - bomb out
- has to be unified
- ability comes from within
- experience necessary
- what makes people laugh?
- how to approach comedy magic
- open, middle, close
- get audience reaction
- discipline and immediate yardstick \n milt larsen
1970
the compleat magick - volume 1 Milt Larsen
the "too perfect" theory \n \n rick johnsson \n the too perfect theory \n michael close \n too perfect? \n tommy wonder \n on the too perfect theory \n bob kohler \n chapter seven: the false frame of reference \n darwin ortiz
1971
hierophant Rick Johnsson
what to do about pre-performance jitters \n - stage or mike fright
- mastering your fear
- practice! practice! practice!
- audience-related fears
- an audience is simply individuals
- what an audience wants
- summary \n harold r. mulligan
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Harold R. Mulligan
how and when to use a microphone \n - master of the situation
- microphone comedians
- watch the professionals
- seven tips on proper use
- microphone "squeal"
- some information on types
- "special-purpose" microphones \n john bowery \n maureen bowery
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 John Bowery, Maureen Bowery
tarbell never told you about makeup \n - the right amount
- highlights and shadows
- just a little blush
- and speaking of looking natural
- hair
- special problems
- if you have a bad skin condition
- cream cheese and makeup
- so there you have it \n verne langdon
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Verne Langdon
the patter hangup \n - the art of silence
- opening remarks
- the segue
- who are you?
- a cautionary word about words
- how to use patter books
- gags can be treacherous
- patter by the yard - or the inch?
- try it out in boston
- patter in disguise \n sid fleischman
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Sid Fleischman
close-up theater \n - you're on!
- establish the character
- the table as a mini-stage
- watch the professionals
- challenge ... or entertainment?
- structuring your routine
- naturalness is the key
- how to close \n jules lenier
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Jules Lenier
tricks of the trade-show trouper \n - what it's like
- sell! sell! sell!
- turn your knowledge into cash
- learn marketing psychology
- know the product
- some of the work is done for you
- booking your act
- visual material helps
- it's the name of the game \n sandy singer
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Sandy Singer
the press release, one man's approach or "the most effective promotion is free" part 1 \n \n david douglas
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 David Douglas
The Press Release, One Man's Approach or "The Most Effective Promotion Is Free" Part 1
actors, the stage, and magicians \n - actor vs. magician
- customers, coaches, & set designers
- set dressers, makeup men, electricians
- years spent perfecting techniques
- magician vs. actor
- adapt material to fit your style
- where to get help
- that's what friends are for
- make a tape of sour show
- you don't have to look like a bum \n frederick m. shields
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Frederick M. Shields
actors, the stage, and magicians - part 2 \n - basic stage talk
- it started long ago
- stage directions
- 'strong' stage positions
- when the curtains part
- break the pattern
- then what?
- shields' firs 'law'
- but ask for help if you need it
- you never whistle the scenery
- check over your equipment \n frederick m. shields
1972
the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields
actors, the stage, and magicians - part 3 \n - need extra tables, lights, special arrangements?
- the ostrich syndrome
- lights make you important
- your 'sorcerer's apprentice^
- role to play
- a bibliography of the theatre \n frederick m. shields
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Frederick M. Shields
magic with the professional touch \n - stage vs. close-up magic
- what's best for the stage?
- and give them quality - not quantity
- routine your act carefully
- choose your assistant well
- don't work in the dark
- add class with music
- a back drop will set you apart
- what to wear
- entertain your audience \n harry collins
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Harry Collins
lecture without a name \n lecture from 1939, views on originality, theory, magic in general \n edward g. brown
1973
the card magic of edward g. brown Edward G. Brown
Lecture without a Name
lecture from 1939, views on originality, theory, magic in general
misdirection \n lecture from 1943, written by colin donister \n edward g. brown \n colin donister
1973
the card magic of edward g. brown Edward G. Brown, Colin Donister
sleights and subtleties \n lecture from 1947, reported by bruce posgate \n edward g. brown \n bruce posgate
1973
the card magic of edward g. brown Edward G. Brown, Bruce Posgate
fundamentos del ilusionismo \n the fundamentals of magic, on talent
a) psicologia (psychology)
b) ingenio creativo y habilidad técnica (creative ingenuity and technical skill)
c) presentación y personalidad (presentation and personality) \n juan tamariz
1973
aprenda ud. magia Juan Tamariz
Fundamentos del Ilusionismo
the fundamentals of magic, on talent
a) Psicologia (psychology)
b) Ingenio creativo y habilidad técnica (creative ingenuity and technical skill)
c) Presentación y Personalidad (presentation and personality)
two-dozen tips on presentation \n - look at the little things
- smile sincerely when introduced
- please the women
- make it look easy
- repetition will banish nerves
- use humor where it counts
- your hands are on display
- people want to hear you
- never apologize
- answers can be embarrassing
- your opening trick is important \n ron wilson
1973
the compleat magick — volume i Ron Wilson
stage magic technique \n on performing on stage, tv, presentation, know-how and the future of magic \n david "fu manchu" bamberg
1973
the oriental magic of the bambergs David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg
Stage Magic Technique
on performing on stage, TV, presentation, know-how and the future of magic
the case for cozenage \n magician vs. trickster \n tony shiels \n the page boy speaks... \n patrick page \n the doc brief... \n tony shiels
1974
pabular Tony Shiels
"card tricks for people who don't do card tricks ...and some for those who do!" \n on (un)importance of method vs effect, sleight-of-hand vs gimmick, four basic elements of method:
1. natural law disguised
2. secret activity
3. secretly prepared materials
4. psychology \n philip t. goldstein
1974
card tricks for people who don't do card tricks Philip T. Goldstein
"Card Tricks for People Who Don't Do Card Tricks ...and Some for Those Who Do!"
on (un)importance of method vs effect, sleight-of-hand vs gimmick, four basic elements of method:
1. Natural Law Disguised
2. Secret Activity
3. Secretly Prepared Materials
4. Psychology
the effect is the thing - part 1 \n - showmanship plus effect
- magic for magicians
- 'like a flamenco dancer'
- master the audience
- illusions don't make a showman \n vic perry
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Vic Perry
the effect is the thing - part 2 \n - you can't 'copy' showmanship
- audiences want to be entertained
- the mind of the man in the street
- you are 'on' even when you're offstage
- build toward 'effect'
- use your own brand of humor
- sell yourself \n vic perry
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Vic Perry
get your head right for improvement \n on presentation, i-f-d pattern, originality \n charles pecor
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Charles Pecor
basic precepts \n - slydini's secret of entertaining audiences
- the basic starting position (for lapping tricks)
- the eyes
- notes on natural magic
- developing grace
- coordination
- noise
- some general observations
- to conclude \n slydini
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
the magical tv set \n children program, based on a box designed like a tv
- the aerial
- the tv times
- tom & jerry
- commercial break
- egg bag
- commercial time again
- the inevitable western
- the funnel and foo can
- the givaway show
- sade the seal
- torn and restored serviette
- radio to rabbit \n alan shaxon
1976
practical sorcery Alan Shaxon
The Magical TV Set
children program, based on a box designed like a TV
12 tips on presentation \n - showmanship
- image
- stage fright
- stage entry
- what you say
- stage movement
- voice \n bascom jones
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Bascom Jones
sell the sizzle - not the steak \n - you've got to sell yourself
- you are more important than the effects
- rubber-stamp syndrome
- what audience see...
- ... and what the hear \n bascom jones
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Bascom Jones
non-verbal communication - the secret edge \n - the secret edge
- put signs in context
- six close-up tips
- when silence takes over
- the subconscious
- with larger audience \n robert hustwit
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Robert Hustwit
these changing times ... and you \n - the trick is incidental
- emphasis on showmanship
- selling the concept
- look toward the future
- change with the times
- not stage magic
- stop feeling guilty as an entertainer
- become the part
- be distinctive \n gordon hoener
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Gordon Hoener
heterogeneous materials: a problem and some solutions \n - the problem
- one solution
- writing tools
- equipment malfunction
- original article being used
- overstock your supplies
- logic is the key \n philip t. goldstein \n tony shiels "be consistent" in "invocation" #5
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
Heterogeneous Materials: A Problem and Some Solutions
stage focus: it's theory and practice \n - lack of discipline
- doing nothing well
- closed performance versus open
- mint-to-mind communication
- the objectives
- motivational clarity
- the bottom line \n dr. thomas k. heino
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. Thomas K. Heino
beware of culturally defined identities \n - social stereotypes
- images are becoming less specific
- you must change with the trends
- work the individual
- texts are outdated
- don't assume too much \n philip t. goldstein
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
why, when and who of an assistant \n - youth, sex-appeal, and color
- promotion and publicity advantages
- the part-time assistant
- where to look
- make her a part of the act
- what she should wear
- money well-spent
- the bottom line \n bob brown
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Bob Brown
dealing with hecklers \n - disruptive influences
- possibly jealousy
- individual approach
- you must deal directly
- begging does not work
- the advantage is yours
- use confidence
- underdog reaction
- temper your response
- don't react defensively
- not one victory
- a fact of life \n philip t. goldstein
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
a time for heroes \n - "may the force be with you"
- more than a trickster
- you can't be slightly pregnant
- what is an image?
- who do you want to be?
- the conflicting image
- the final step
- apple pie and ice cream \n bascom jones
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Bascom Jones
misdirection \n - consideraciones sobre la "misdirection"
a.) "misdirection de grado mínimo
b.) "misdirection en grado medio
c.) un tercer grado de "misdirection" \n arturo de ascanio \n "misdirection" n° 1, 1964. \n on misdirection \n arturo de ascanio
1977
la magia de ascanio — vol. 1 Arturo de Ascanio
Misdirection
Consideraciones sobre la "Misdirection"
A.) "Misdirection de grado mínimo
B.) "Misdirection en grado medio
C.) Un tercer grado de "misdirection"
valor de la técnica en la magia \n on the use and value of technique in magic \n arturo de ascanio \n technique \n arturo de ascanio
1977
la magia de ascanio — vol. 1 Arturo de Ascanio
timing \n - el "timing" y su fundamento
- las acciones "en tránsito"
- elementos de las acciones en tránsito
- importancia de las "acciones en tránsito" \n arturo de ascanio \n "ilusionismo" n° 246, 1969. \n the fundamentals of timing \n arturo de ascanio
1977
la magia de ascanio — vol. 1 Arturo de Ascanio
conferencia \n - mecanismo de la atención
- composición y ejecución
-i. principios de la composición
-a). acentuar la fase inicial
-b). naturalidad condicionada
-c). paréntesis anti-contraste
-d). paréntesis de olvido
-e). susceptibilidad de ejecución lenta
-ii. principios de la ejecución
-a). timing - acciones en tránsito
-b). misdirection
-c). técnica \n arturo de ascanio \n "la circular de la escuela mágica de madrid" n° 26, 1977. \n analysis of an effect \n arturo de ascanio
1977
la magia de ascanio — vol. 1 Arturo de Ascanio
Conferencia
Mecanismo de la Atención
Composición y Ejecución
-I. Principios de la Composición
-a). Acentuar la fase inicial
-b). Naturalidad condicionada
-c). Paréntesis anti-contraste
-d). Paréntesis de olvido
-e). Susceptibilidad de ejecución lenta
-II. Principios de la Ejecución
-a). Timing - Acciones en tránsito
-b). Misdirection
-c). Técnica
constructing a routine \n same effect... different method
different effects... same props
secret preparation... impossible finale
several tricks... all done at once
routining by presentation \n walt lees
1979
pabular Walt Lees
Constructing a Routine
Same Effect... Different Method
Different Effects... Same Props
Secret Preparation... Impossible Finale
Several Tricks... All Done At Once
Routining By Presentation
your microphone can do it all \n - a tool of your trade
- mike-conscious
- the cordless microphone
- what they cost
- is it worth it?
- if you don't have a wireless mike
- tips on microphone use \n george b. anderson
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii George B. Anderson
the poetry of magic \n - interest
- clarity
- involvement of the spectator \n father cyprian
1980
the elegant card magic of father cyprian Father Cyprian
six qualities of the performance \n 1. importance
2. non-challenge
3. quality of the performer
4. control
5. communication
6. clarity \n al schneider
1980
al schneider on close-up Al Schneider
Six Qualities Of The Performance
1. Importance
2. Non-Challenge
3. Quality Of The Performer
4. Control
5. Communication
6. Clarity
the best magical effect \n long and short effects, basic and exact effects \n daryl martinez
1980
lecture notes to convention session #1 Daryl Martinez
television: a general overview \n - insatiable appetite
- not the place to learn
- the tv talk shows
- and the new shows
- community and public television
- what's it all about?
- an insider's tip \n bascom jones
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Bascom Jones
television: think big, start small \n - think big, start small
- in the beginning
- talk-show format
- types of effects that work best
- a booktest is a booktest is a...
- handle viewers with care \n sandy kross
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Sandy Kross
television: what you need to know \n as "the amazing q"
- the associate producer
- call-time and make-up
- what to wear
- the green room
- the camera; the audience
- a question of time
- leave promptly
- play it again, sam \n anonymous
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Anonymous
chatter isn't patter \n - patter must have purpose
- how much, when, and in what manner
- the manner must be suitable
- don't overlook body language
- choosing what to say... and how
- use patter to achieve your objective
- avoid the obvious
- a perfectly ordinary deck of cards
- don't make it harder than it is \n guy thompson
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Guy Thompson
tips on techniques the pros follow \n - practice and rehearsals
- your appearance and dress
- importance of eye contact
- use the voice
- use a microphone
- physical energy \n bascom jones
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Bascom Jones
white line problem \n not crossing a line during performance, no-touch condition \n karl fulves \n white line problem \n karl fulves
1981
origins Karl Fulves
White Line Problem
not crossing a line during performance, no-touch condition
tips on trade show techniques \n - role of the entertainer
- time becomes a factor
- who is the contact?
- keep goals in mind
- major mistakes
- how long an act?
- little things count
- follow up on your contacts \n liz tucker \n tommy tucker
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Liz Tucker, Tommy Tucker
echoes from the darkened stage \n - focus interest
- evaluation in quick-time
- the eyes have it
- let your voice command
- big can be small
- small can be big, too
- physical appearance tells a lot
- you don't need a drummer to dance \n linda jonason
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Linda Jonason
behind the language of the agents \n - learning their language
- the cheap shot
- and the special approach
- the favor for a friend
- and being all wet
- try booking yourself \n vic perry
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Vic Perry
my shadow wears a stovepipe hat \n -learning the hard way
- add a touch of wonder
- be a character
- importance of the audience
- the xerox principle
- on being fooled \n tony shiels
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Tony Shiels
anatomy of a compute psychic - part ii \n - can you afford one?
- selecting the right type
- presentation is vital
- categorical answers
- mail-order mentalism
- targeted mailings for bookings \n myriam ruthchild
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Myriam Ruthchild
makeup is not just for clowns \n - who needs makeup
- not hard to use
- straight makeup
- judge by audience size
- techniques pf application
- the base, or foundation
- follow with rouge
- eyes are important
- makeup under lights
- special touches \n andrew jones
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Andrew Jones