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Doing Magic for Youngsters
| Doing Magic for Youngsters | |
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| Author | Bert Easley, Eric P. Wilson |
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| Publisher | Tannen Magic Inc. |
| Publication Date | 1948 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 122 |
Reviewed in Genii 1948 August
A compilation of two books: Part 1: Doing Magic For Youngsters by Bert Easley and Part 2: The Art of Conjuring to Children by Eric P. Wilson.
Contents
Part I Doing Magic for Youngsters Bert Easley
Dedication (Bert Easley)
- 9 A "Different" Kind of Audience
- 10 Audience Participation Essential
- 12 The "Magic Word"
- 13 An Opening Stunt
- 14 Forget the Adults
- 14 Rules - Break Them at Your Own Risk!
- 17 Advance Arrangements
- 18 Routine is Unimportant
- 18 Visual Comedy Better Than Subtle Jokes
- 19 All This and Money, Too
- 20 Personified Appeal
- 21 Use Volunteer Assistants
- 22 Tricks That Have Stood the Test
- 23 "Sucker" Tricks Always Good
- 23 Pulley-Pulley
- 23 A Juvenile "Six Card Repeat"
- 24 The Rabbit Parade
- 26 Poor Poor Peter
- 29 Oh Boy! Milkshake!
- 32 Get Money From Me
- 33 Custom Made Candy
- 36 In Conclusion
Part II The Art of Conjuring TO Children (Eric P. Wilson)
Chapter I Foreword (William Stickland, British Ring, I.B.M.)
Chapter II The Art of Conjuring to Children (and Adults)
Chapter III A Complete One Hour Programme for Childrens Shows
- 49 No. 1 The Wand and Silk
- 52 No. 2 The Bottle and Glass
- 56 No. 3 Cover
- 58 No. 4 Paper Bags
- 61 No. 5 Brer Rabbit
- 66 No. 6 At the Party
- 69 No. 7 Snowballs
- 71 No. 8 The Magical Barber
- 74 No. 9 Black and White
- 77 No. 10 Cinderella
- 80 No. 11 Christmas Eve
Chapter IV Reflections
Chapter V Hints on How to Make the Tricks
Chapter VI For Your Number 2 Programme
- 91 - The Young Conjurer
- 93 - The Man in the Moon
- 96 - The Perfect Rabbit Production
- 99 - Snowman and Father Christmas
- 102 - Cissie the C.O.W.
- 106 Chapter VII Magical Gags
- 106 - Boys Will Be Boys
- 108 - What No Hair?
- 108 - 7 + 5 = ?
- 111 - The Elongated Wand
- 111 - Socks
- 112 - What! Stung Again
- 113 - An Egg Bag Tip
- 114 - The Paper Tree
Chapter VIII Engagements and Publicity Ideas
Chapter IX Hints: a few Do's and Dont's
Chapter X I Bow
Courtesy of Doug A's Magic Book TOCs