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Magic and Showmanship
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| Magic and Showmanship | |
| Author | Henning Nelms |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Dover Publications |
| Illustrator | Henning Nelms |
| Publication Date | 1969 |
| Language | English |
| ISBN: | 0-486-41087-0 |
| Pages | 333 |
| Subject | Magic tricks |
Reviewed in Genii 1969 October & Genii 1975 January
Magic and Showmanship: A Handbook for Conjurors
Contents
- Forward
- The Two Magics
- Deception vs. Conviction
- The Measure of Meaning
- Who?
- Making the Most of Assistants
- Casting the Spell
- Mystery Without Magic
- Providing the Proof
- Devices for Deception
- The Great Secret
- Eliminating Departures
- Consistency in Characterization
- Concealing Devices
- Controlling Attention
- Misdirection
- Devising Illusions
- Dramatic Structure
- Continuity
- Material for Entertainment
- Words
- Business
- The Performer and the Stage
- Routines
- Index
