Magic and Showmanship - A Handbook for Conjurers

Klappentext Highly instructive book by a noted authority on the subject analyzes every phase of conjuring, from sleights, devices, misdirection, and controlling audience attention to incorporating patter and the effective use of assistants. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 The Two Magics2 Deception vs. Conviction3 The Measure of Meaning4 Who?5 Making the Most of Assistants6 Casting the Spell7 Mystery without Magic8 Providing the Proof9 Devices for Deception10 The Great Secret11 Eliminating Departures12 Consistency in Characterization13 Concealing Devices14 Controlling Attention15 Misdirection16 Devising Illusions17 Dramatic Structure18 Continuity 19 Material for Entertainment20 Words21 Business22 The Performer and the Stage Routines Index

Product details

• Authors: Henning Nelms, Nelms, Henning Nelms
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 10
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.03.2003
• EAN: 9780486410876
• ISBN: 978-0-486-41087-6
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 141 mm x 215 mm x 17 mm
• Series: Dover Magic Books; Dover Magic Books
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet