BOOKS
ENTERTAINING WITH BALLOONS by NORMAN BARNHART
Unlike most balloon books, which are a series of diagrams and instructions on how to make balloon animals, this book by Norman Barnhart tells about all the subtitles about entertaining with balloons. The goal of the book is to offer ideas on how to make balloon sculpture more than just a display of skill, but a form of entertainment.
There are articles on working with children, crowd control, balloon pumps, the clown and a scared child, what to do when the balloon breaks, and a wealth of other materials. This book is sixty pages of sayings, helpful hints, articles, and problem solvers for almost every situation a balloon entertainer may encounter. It is wonderful reading for clowns and magicians.
ITEM # BK0001 PRICE $8.00
This book contains thirty pages of easy to do card magic. Great for a gift to a child from a magician. The book is also a great beginner's book.
ITEM # BK0148 PRICE $3.00
BALLOON DESIGN BASICS by QUALATEX © BALLOON COMPANY
To be successful in any endeavor you must first master the basics. Design Basics with Balloons presents "the basics:" Balloons, Supplies, and Design.
This book is intended to be a working text, a training manual, and a reference tool. Used as a supplement to on-the-job training, Design Basics with Balloons introduces the beginner to the fundamentals of designing with balloons and serves as an educational reference. If you're more experienced, this book offers you an opportunity to better understand and utilize classic design principles and concepts (especially if you have no formal training) so you can reinforce and enhance your ability to create unique, innovative, and professional designs with balloons.
The materials and equipment in this book can be purchased from Daytona Magic, Inc. or other balloon distributors.
ITEM # BK0036 PRICE 39.95
MAGICIAN'S TRICKS by HATTEN & PLATE
Hatton and Plate were master magicians of their time, and their 1910 book Magicians' Tricks is one of a dozen classics indispensable to today's magicians, both amateur and professional. Besides revealing the techniques behind scores of tricks, this expert how-to book also describes the wardrobe of a successful magician; the magic box into which a magician places all manner of articles; the wand; and other tools of the trade.
With practice and patience - plus such common objects as cards, coins, balls, eggs, handkerchiefs, and other familiar household items-readers will soon successfully execute such card tricks as The False Shuffle, The Slide, Making a Card Disappear from a Glass, and Tearing a Pack of Cards in Two. Would-be magicians will also learn to perform such tricks with coins as the Penetrating Coin, Passing a Coin Through a Hat, and The Disappearing Coin, as well as how to produce novel effects with billiard balls, make a handkerchief disappear, tear and restore a strip of paper, fire a girl from a cannon into a trunk, produce "something from nothing," and many more (140 tricks in all!). Suggested stage "patter" to engage or distract the audience is also included for many of the tricks.
Nearly 200 clearly drawn illustrations accompany the text, clarifying movements, finger and hand positions, the proper use of props, and other aspects of the conjurer's art. Best of all, the instructions for each trick-based on the authors' years of practice and experience- are clear and easy to follow. You'll find the "secrets" of the trade spelled out in detail along with a contagious enthusiasm for the art of magic.
Unabridged Dover (2003) republication of Magicians' Tricks: How They Are
Done, originally published by The Century Co., New York, 1910. The book contains
194 black-and-white illustrations and 344 pages. It is 5 3/8" x 8 1/2"
and Paperbound.
ITEM # BK1096 PRICE $13.00
Three complete acts for the solo mentalist
The Naked Mentalist
A Complete 30 Min. "No Prop" Mental Act Using No Gimmicks!
This remarkable act consists of 7 powerful impromptu effects which play BIG and build to an exceptional finale. Each routine is strong enough to stand alone, so--mix or match, use one of more, add your pet effects, but use this great material!
Note: Nudity Not Required.
The Intimate Mentalist
Six classics of mentalism make up this beautiful act - in the style of the great Dr. Stanley Jaks. Each effect has been carefully restructured with fresh twists and turns. These are subtle NEW METHODS and SETTINGS. This is a NO CARDS and NO PRE-SHOW act you carry in your pocket.
The Fund-Raising Mentalist
This is the EASIEST and possibly the BEST version ever released of the famous Thought Reading part of Dunninger's act. It is trouble-free and highly polished after years of performances at charity and church affairs.
This is the two-part full evening's entertainment that also led to numerous private and TV appearances. Nothing is being held back!
Also included! The REAL SECRETS of the lucrative after-show readings and sales.
Pages 104 – Softbound
ITEM # BK0042 PRICE $60.00
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