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| − | Theatrical Magic Techniques and Original Presentations to make you....more Magical! A lifetime of practical material: Effects, techniques, articles, and anecdotes, from a full-time professional entertainer's career, are explored in the book. Foreword by Robert E. Neale, Introduction by Kostya Kimlat | + | |
== Quotes == | == Quotes == | ||
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"Walt weaves many colorful stories into a magical carpet ride of adventure! This impressive book is rich in mythic images that will inspire you to think and feel deeply about our ancient art." | "Walt weaves many colorful stories into a magical carpet ride of adventure! This impressive book is rich in mythic images that will inspire you to think and feel deeply about our ancient art." | ||
- Jeff McBride, McBride's Magic and Mystery School | - Jeff McBride, McBride's Magic and Mystery School | ||
== Editions == | == Editions == | ||
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Signed Limited Hardcover Edition of 100, Hardcover, Paperbound | Signed Limited Hardcover Edition of 100, Hardcover, Paperbound | ||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
* Table of Contents | * Table of Contents | ||
| + | *Foreword by Robert Neale ix | ||
| + | *Introduction by Kostya Kimlat xii | ||
| + | *Author’s Preface xvi | ||
| + | *Special Thanks xviii | ||
| − | + | *I. EMBARKING ON THE PATH 1 | |
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| − | I. EMBARKING ON THE PATH 1 | + | |
| − | What Is Story Magic? 2 | + | *What Is Story Magic? 2 |
| − | Journey of a Mage 3 | + | *Journey of a Mage 3 |
| − | Instructions to the Audience 7 | + | *Instructions to the Audience 7 |
| − | PROLOGUE: Realms of Astonishment 11 | + | *PROLOGUE: Realms of Astonishment 11 |
| − | EPILOGUE: Your Magic Is Within 12 | + | *EPILOGUE: Your Magic Is Within 12 |
| − | An Expedition into the Magical 13 | + | *An Expedition into the Magical 13 |
| − | The Silk Merchant’s Daughters 16 | + | *The Silk Merchant’s Daughters 16 |
| − | An Alternate Presentation 19 | + | *An Alternate Presentation 19 |
| − | Song of the Friars Three 20 | + | *Song of the Friars Three 20 |
| − | The Key to Your Opening Piece 24 | + | *The Key to Your Opening Piece 24 |
| − | A Matter of Perspective 25 | + | *A Matter of Perspective 25 |
| − | II. FURTHER ALONG THE PATH 27 | + | *II. FURTHER ALONG THE PATH 27 |
| − | Making Your Magic Magical 29 | + | *Making Your Magic Magical 29 |
| − | The Tale of the Druid’s Herb Chest 35 | + | *The Tale of the Druid’s Herb Chest 35 |
| − | Classic Okito with an Edge 41 | + | *Classic Okito with an Edge 41 |
| − | The Shadow Death 45 | + | *The Shadow Death 45 |
| − | The Ginger Boy 50 | + | *The Ginger Boy 50 |
| − | What’ya Mean It’s Not CGI? 53 | + | *What’ya Mean It’s Not CGI? 53 |
| − | Are You Your Body? 55 | + | *Are You Your Body? 55 |
| − | Crossing the Line 57 | + | *Crossing the Line 57 |
| − | Somewhere in Time 61 | + | *Somewhere in Time 61 |
| − | The Cloak of Great Courage 65 | + | *The Cloak of Great Courage 65 |
| − | Honor Tradition by Keeping It Fresh 69 | + | *Honor Tradition by Keeping It Fresh 69 |
| − | The Artisan’s Bangle 71 | + | *The Artisan’s Bangle 71 |
| − | The Seal of Samarkand 73 | + | *The Seal of Samarkand 73 |
| − | III. EXPLORATION ON THE PATH 75 | + | *III. EXPLORATION ON THE PATH 75 |
| − | Tales of Wonder and Shadow 76 | + | *Tales of Wonder and Shadow 76 |
| − | The Power of the Grymoire 81 | + | *The Power of the Grymoire 81 |
| − | Magic in Everyday Objects 83 | + | *Magic in Everyday Objects 83 |
| − | The Paradox of Mary Ellen Pleasant 85 | + | *The Paradox of Mary Ellen Pleasant 85 |
| − | Pleasant’s Voodou Mirror 88 | + | *Pleasant’s Voodou Mirror 88 |
| − | The Lighter Side of Bizarre Magick 91 | + | *The Lighter Side of Bizarre Magick 91 |
| − | The Rainbow/Gold Connection 92 | + | *The Rainbow/Gold Connection 92 |
| − | Gift of the Djinn 97 | + | *Gift of the Djinn 97 |
| − | Tales from the Cave 101 | + | *Tales from the Cave 101 |
| − | Jack O’Shea and the Fairies 103 | + | *Jack O’Shea and the Fairies 103 |
| − | Gertrude Atherton’s Barrel of Rum 108 | + | *Gertrude Atherton’s Barrel of Rum 108 |
| − | Sleep Can Be a Very Odd Conveyance 111 | + | *Sleep Can Be a Very Odd Conveyance 111 |
| − | A Matter of Death and Life 113 | + | *A Matter of Death and Life 113 |
| − | For Better or Worse 114 | + | *For Better or Worse 114 |
| − | IV. TWISTS & TURNS ON THE PATH 117 | + | *IV. TWISTS & TURNS ON THE PATH 117 |
| − | My Rule of Three 119 | + | *My Rule of Three 119 |
| − | Detour into Other Realms 127 | + | *Detour into Other Realms 127 |
| − | Letty’s Feather 129 | + | *Letty’s Feather 129 |
| − | To Theme or Not to Theme 137 | + | *To Theme or Not to Theme 137 |
| − | Anton LaVey: Collector of Lost Souls 139 | + | *Anton LaVey: Collector of Lost Souls 139 |
| − | Brother Shadow’s Hotel Room 143 | + | *Brother Shadow’s Hotel Room 143 |
| − | The Valley Bells 145 | + | *The Valley Bells 145 |
| − | A Challenge of Sorts 149 | + | *A Challenge of Sorts 149 |
| − | Thrice Blessed 151 | + | *Thrice Blessed 151 |
| − | Universal Meaning 161 | + | *Universal Meaning 161 |
| − | The Elusive Heart 163 | + | *The Elusive Heart 163 |
| − | V. TRAVERSING THE PATH 167 | + | *V. TRAVERSING THE PATH 167 |
| − | Working with Rhyme…and more 169 | + | *Working with Rhyme…and more 169 |
| − | The Daemon in My Basement 173 | + | *The Daemon in My Basement 173 |
| − | There’s Something in My Bottle! 175 | + | *There’s Something in My Bottle! 175 |
| − | Works in Progress 180 | + | *Works in Progress 180 |
| − | The Winter Stones 181 | + | *The Winter Stones 181 |
| − | Magic’s Voice 183 | + | *Magic’s Voice 183 |
| − | Reverie 185 | + | *Reverie 185 |
| − | Magician’s Glasses 187 | + | *Magician’s Glasses 187 |
| − | Working with Illusions 191 | + | *Working with Illusions 191 |
| − | The Other Zone! 194 | + | *The Other Zone! 194 |
| − | If Music Be the Food of Magic, Play On 197 | + | *If Music Be the Food of Magic, Play On 197 |
| − | Shanghai Kelly’s Chinatown Hamper 201 | + | *Shanghai Kelly’s Chinatown Hamper 201 |
| − | To Hoop or Not to Hoop 207 | + | *To Hoop or Not to Hoop 207 |
| − | Soaring As If in Our Dreams 210 | + | *Soaring As If in Our Dreams 210 |
| − | VI. ALL PATHS CONVERGE 213 | + | *VI. ALL PATHS CONVERGE 213 |
| − | Mirror of the Mind 215 | + | *Mirror of the Mind 215 |
| − | Specificity and Endowment 217 | + | *Specificity and Endowment 217 |
| − | Adapting The Thing into My Thing 224 | + | *Adapting The Thing into My Thing 224 |
| − | Captured! 225 | + | *Captured! 225 |
| − | Okitos and Zombies and Astros, Oh My! 229 | + | *Okitos and Zombies and Astros, Oh My! 229 |
| − | Merlyn’s Enchanted Orb 236 | + | *Merlyn’s Enchanted Orb 236 |
| − | Less Is More 239 | + | *Less Is More 239 |
| − | The Mystic’s Dancing Sphere 240 | + | *The Mystic’s Dancing Sphere 240 |
| − | AFTERWORD: | + | *AFTERWORD: |
| − | The Legacy of the Magi– a Fable 243 | + | *The Legacy of the Magi– a Fable 243 |
| − | Further Resources 245 | + | *Further Resources 245 |
| − | About the Author 248 | + | *About the Author 248 |
| − | About the Prospero Cover Painting 250 | + | *About the Prospero Cover Painting 250 |
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| − | Genii Magazine, July 2011, Books Reviewed by Jamy Ian Swiss | + | *Genii Magazine, July 2011, Books Reviewed by Jamy Ian Swiss, http://geniimagazine.com/2011/06/july-2011/ |
| − | http://geniimagazine.com/2011/06/july-2011/ | + | *The Magic Café Reviews, December 2010, http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=393739&forum=110 |
| − | The Magic Café Reviews, December 2010 | + | * Linking Ring Review, Phil Wilmarth, 2010 |
| − | http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=393739&forum=110 | + | *Magic Magazine Review, Francis Menotti, 2011 |
| − | Linking Ring Review, Phil Wilmarth, 2010 | + | *MUM Review, Master Payne, 2012 |
| − | Magic Magazine Review, Francis Menotti, 2011 | + | * Publisher’s Page http://www.leapinglizardsmagic.com/aaa_newsite_2013/pages/product%20pages/Storytelling/tales.htm |
| − | MUM Review, Master Payne, 2012 | + | |
| − | Publisher’s Page | + | |
| − | http://www.leapinglizardsmagic.com/aaa_newsite_2013/pages/product%20pages/Storytelling/tales.htm | + | |
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{{books}} | {{books}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:59, 24 February 2014
| Tales of Enchantment: The Art of Magic | |
| Author | Walt Anthony |
|---|---|
| Editor | Kelsey McGee and Ed Solomon |
| Publisher | Leaping Lizards Press |
| Publication Date | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| ISBN: | 978-1-932086-42-3 |
| Pages | 270 |
Tales of Enchantment: The Art of Magic, Theatrical Magic Techniques and Original Presentations to make you....more Magical! A lifetime of practical material: Effects, techniques, articles, and anecdotes, from a full-time professional entertainer's career, are explored in the book. Foreword by Robert E. Neale, Introduction by Kostya Kimlat
Contents
Quotes
"Walt weaves many colorful stories into a magical carpet ride of adventure! This impressive book is rich in mythic images that will inspire you to think and feel deeply about our ancient art." - Jeff McBride, McBride's Magic and Mystery School
Editions
Signed Limited Hardcover Edition of 100, Hardcover, Paperbound
Contents
- Table of Contents
- Foreword by Robert Neale ix
- Introduction by Kostya Kimlat xii
- Author’s Preface xvi
- Special Thanks xviii
- I. EMBARKING ON THE PATH 1
- What Is Story Magic? 2
- Journey of a Mage 3
- Instructions to the Audience 7
- PROLOGUE: Realms of Astonishment 11
- EPILOGUE: Your Magic Is Within 12
- An Expedition into the Magical 13
- The Silk Merchant’s Daughters 16
- An Alternate Presentation 19
- Song of the Friars Three 20
- The Key to Your Opening Piece 24
- A Matter of Perspective 25
- II. FURTHER ALONG THE PATH 27
- Making Your Magic Magical 29
- The Tale of the Druid’s Herb Chest 35
- Classic Okito with an Edge 41
- The Shadow Death 45
- The Ginger Boy 50
- What’ya Mean It’s Not CGI? 53
- Are You Your Body? 55
- Crossing the Line 57
- Somewhere in Time 61
- The Cloak of Great Courage 65
- Honor Tradition by Keeping It Fresh 69
- The Artisan’s Bangle 71
- The Seal of Samarkand 73
- III. EXPLORATION ON THE PATH 75
- Tales of Wonder and Shadow 76
- The Power of the Grymoire 81
- Magic in Everyday Objects 83
- The Paradox of Mary Ellen Pleasant 85
- Pleasant’s Voodou Mirror 88
- The Lighter Side of Bizarre Magick 91
- The Rainbow/Gold Connection 92
- Gift of the Djinn 97
- Tales from the Cave 101
- Jack O’Shea and the Fairies 103
- Gertrude Atherton’s Barrel of Rum 108
- Sleep Can Be a Very Odd Conveyance 111
- A Matter of Death and Life 113
- For Better or Worse 114
- IV. TWISTS & TURNS ON THE PATH 117
- My Rule of Three 119
- Detour into Other Realms 127
- Letty’s Feather 129
- To Theme or Not to Theme 137
- Anton LaVey: Collector of Lost Souls 139
- Brother Shadow’s Hotel Room 143
- The Valley Bells 145
- A Challenge of Sorts 149
- Thrice Blessed 151
- Universal Meaning 161
- The Elusive Heart 163
- V. TRAVERSING THE PATH 167
- Working with Rhyme…and more 169
- The Daemon in My Basement 173
- There’s Something in My Bottle! 175
- Works in Progress 180
- The Winter Stones 181
- Magic’s Voice 183
- Reverie 185
- Magician’s Glasses 187
- Working with Illusions 191
- The Other Zone! 194
- If Music Be the Food of Magic, Play On 197
- Shanghai Kelly’s Chinatown Hamper 201
- To Hoop or Not to Hoop 207
- Soaring As If in Our Dreams 210
- VI. ALL PATHS CONVERGE 213
- Mirror of the Mind 215
- Specificity and Endowment 217
- Adapting The Thing into My Thing 224
- Captured! 225
- Okitos and Zombies and Astros, Oh My! 229
- Merlyn’s Enchanted Orb 236
- Less Is More 239
- The Mystic’s Dancing Sphere 240
- AFTERWORD:
- The Legacy of the Magi– a Fable 243
- Further Resources 245
- About the Author 248
- About the Prospero Cover Painting 250
References
- Genii Magazine, July 2011, Books Reviewed by Jamy Ian Swiss, http://geniimagazine.com/2011/06/july-2011/
- The Magic Café Reviews, December 2010, http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=393739&forum=110
- Linking Ring Review, Phil Wilmarth, 2010
- Magic Magazine Review, Francis Menotti, 2011
- MUM Review, Master Payne, 2012
- Publisher’s Page http://www.leapinglizardsmagic.com/aaa_newsite_2013/pages/product%20pages/Storytelling/tales.htm
