BOOKS
DARWIN'S 101 THUMB TIP TRICKS by GARY DARWIN
To best describe this book, I quote from the forward... "Let me tell you a true story about a thumb tip. I know that it is true, because I made it up myself. A few years ago, I booked a club date about 100 miles outside of Las Vegas. Upon reaching my destination and opening my trunk to get my bag of magic tricks, I noticed it was not there. I realized that I had left them at home. I was so shocked I almost had a laundry accident!
I thought to myself, what I should do. I had to do a half-hour show in just a few minutes, and certainly did not have enough time to return to Las Vegas and pick up my equipment. I then said to myself, "Why worry? I have a thumb tip on me!" So I borrowed a few things from the bartender, such as a napkin, matches, cigarettes, a glass of beer, etc. I then proceeded to do my show with those articles and nothing else but a thumb tip. When the show was over, I received a standing ovation, which isn't easy with an audience full of midgets!
The owner of the club came back stage to pay me and said that it was the greatest show that he had ever seen! So I thanked him and gave his Seeing Eye dog a biscuit. As I drove back to Las Vegas on that long lonely road, I suddenly realized that with this little gimmick, I think I can rule the world. And that is the story, except for the midgets. You won't be disappointed in this great little book and it will enable you to do an entire show with a thumbtip.
ITEM # BK0896 PRICE $5.00
PUT ON A HAPPY FACE by MARCELA MURAND (MAMMA CLOWN)
This book is Mamma Clown's complete book on face painting. It takes you from the beginnings of this great art with an entire chapter devoted to basics, to the ultimate in finished faces. Every chapter is full of step-by-step color photos to 'walk' you through the steps of having a successful day painting faces on children. Remember, it is a different technique painting the faces of children you don't know and painting your own faces.
There are chapters devoted to Animals, Fantasy Faces, Funny Faces, Super Heroes, Scary Stuff, and Tattoos. Here in the Southeast we know Mamma Clown to be one of the most professional Make-up artists in the business. You will learn ever so much from this book.
ITEM # BK0741 PRICE $24.95
GAMBLER'S MARKED DECK - 101 TRICKS
(Stripped, Stacked and Marked) by DONDRAKE & GENO MUNARI
This book is the companion for the Gambler's Marked Deck, which is a stripper deck, a stacked or setup deck, and a marked deck. Many different tricks can be performed when using one of the clever principles that are discussed in this book.
The principles of The Gambler's Deck are easy to use, even for the amateur who has never handled a pack of cards before. Everything you wanted to know about a marked deck, but were afraid to ask, is in this book. It's a must.
ITEM # BK1099 PRICE $6.00
DIGITAL EFFECTS - THE MAGIC OF JOE MOGAR by STEVE BEAM
Joe Mogar has specialized in thimble magic for the last fifty years. This book represents his life's work and his love. He has reinvented this branch of the art, blazing a trail through previously uncharted territory. Now, using props that fit in a single pocket, you will be able to perform new effects that will fool and entertain several to several hundred.
Thimble magic is extraordinarily visual. Thimbles appear, disappear, morph, change color, migrate, and penetrate. There is no dealing, signing, shuffling, memorizing, or counting. This is all magic, all the time. And, it is the best kind of magic, magic that must be seen to be appreciated.
In addition to diabolically clever sleights, effects, and methods, there are dozens of ideas on how to introduce thimbles into your act and how to present the material. Multiple presentational hooks are included which can be interchanged with related effects. There is even an innovative Routine Builder, which will help you bring the individual parts together into a cohesive and flowing whole.
Other than a few select magicians, thimble magic has belonged exclusively to Joe Mogar. In this volume, you will witness one man's unique vision. In the process, you will add stand-up and close-up routines to your act that is visual, humorous, colorful, and practical.
This is the first truly comprehensive manual on thimble magic. It will take you from a beginner to expert in 230-plus pages. The book was designed to make your journey enjoyable. Although the material is technical by necessity, it is presented in an entertaining manner. If you want innovative thimble magic, the best pathway is now at your fingertips.
ITEM # BK0721 PRICE $40.00
FANTASIO'S COLOR CHANGING LIGHTER BOOK
From the Forward by David Ginn… "AT LONG, LONG LAST - here we are with the Color Changing Lighter book! It seems to me as though this book has been forever coming, but finally you can see some of the many things magical that you can do with Fantasio's Color Changing Lighter, whether you work it close-up or on stage. The variety of effects I personally find intriguing, for you can do so many unusual things with this little gimmick."
This is a great little book of sixty-four pages.
ITEM # BK0176 PRICE $6.00
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