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BEYOND COMPARE ... A POCKET GUIDE TO BEING AN EMCEE by TERRY SEABROOKE

In the introduction of this book, Richard Kaufman writes that at a recent Mid-West Magic Jubilee one of the most amazing things he has witnessed happened. At an evening performance, of which Terry Seabrooke was the master of ceremonies, all the power in the house went out. While technicians were fixing the trouble Terry rescued the evening just by being himself.
This hardbound book of 160 pages will tell you everything you need to know about being a Master of Ceremonies. Step by step explanations are given on many different aspects of Emceeing. Why Be an Emcee? What is the Job all about? Before the Show, The Opening, The Show, The Closing and Emergencies are some of the topics covered. If you ever intend to M C a show the book is a must.
ITEM # BK0762 PRICE $25.00
GREAT BALLOONS by JEAN MERLIN

This is a fabulous new book on balloon sculpturing. Learn about: Balloon Sizes, How to Build and Rotate Your Stock, Conservation, Inflation, Knotting, The coloring, Characterization, The Symbols, The Dog and Its Offshoots: The Mouse, The Hound, The Sheep, The Rabbit, The Donkey, The Horse, The Artesian Basset Hound, The Anteater, and Snoopy.
A wonderful hard back book for beginners or experienced balloon artists.
ITEM # BK0895 PRICE $35.00
SECRETS OF VENTRILOQUISM by CALOSTRO

This is a good beginner's book on the subject of ventriloquism.. The Dummy, Breathing Exercises, Distant Voice, voice Throwing, Imitations, staging and Recitations, Lip - Mouth - and Muscle Control, Natural Voice, Dummy's Voice, Conversational Practice with Dummy, Dialogue, Trick Effects, Stage - TV and Radio, Advertising and Publicity are all discussed. This is a nineteen page booklet.
ITEM # BK0482 PRICE $2.50
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