BOOKS
MAGIC BY MISDIRECTION by DARREL FITZKEE
An extended explanation of the magician's applications of the Psychology of Misdirection, what it is, and how it operates. It covers the subjects of disguise and attention control, simulation, dissimulation, interpretation, maneuver, pretense, ruse, and much more. The book is a true classic of magic and absolute must reading for every serious magical performer. 227pages – Hardbound.
ITEM # BK0325 PRICE $27.50
THE ZOMBIE BOOK
EDITED by LEO BEHNKE EDITED by LEO BEHNKE
The Zombie Ball has been a bizarre and amazing effect since World War II. Learn its history, its creation by Joe Karson, both Carson's routine and the improvements by Desmond, as well as everything you need to know about the foulard, the gimmick, and the ball, plus tips, ideas and more!
ITEM # BK0299 PRICE $3.00
THE CHANGE BAG BOOK by LEO BEHNKE by LEO BEHNKE
A piece of equipment that can work in any trick where one or more objects have to be changed, produced, or vanished. Contains information on various types of bags and handling, 10 silk tricks, and 15 miscellaneous effects.
ITEM # BK0654 PRICE $3.00
CRUISE MAGICIAN'S HANDBOOK by FRED BECKER
Cruising can be a great career opportunity for you. It can also be one of the greatest experiences of your life. Traveling in the lap of luxury has a way of expanding your horizons. The education you receive is beyond measure. The performing arenas can be challenging, but also rewarding. At this time there are few places for a magician to be highlighted as on a cruise ship. Plus, the contacts and friendships made aboard these floating resorts are invaluable.
In spite of all the great things associated with cruising, you will notice he goes to great lengths to explain the negative aspects. His goal is to prepare you, the reader, as best he can so you will avoid falling into any of the cruise ship pitfalls.
The neophyte cruise ship magician is almost never prepared for what awaits him at the end of the pier. It is essential that you do your homework for this job, because once the ship leaves the dock there is no turning back. There is nowhere, to turn once out at sea. You need to know exactly what you will do prior to sailing. Although the author can't foresee every contingency you may face, this book will attempt to take you through every nook and cranny of the cruise entertainment business.
He will use knowledge gained from experience and offer personal anecdotes to illustrate points. Although he tells of the darker side of cruising, he does it to save you any trouble. Working a ship can be one of the most pleasurable experiences of a lifetime.
ITEM # BK0040 PRICE $55.00
THERE WILL BE WONDERFUL SURPRISES by AVROM KARL SURATH
The Life of Marco The Magi - Researched and written over many years by Avrom Karl Surath, an original member of Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company, this book carries you through Marco the Magi’s childhood and youth in Cuba up to the present time as producer and director of Beverly’s famed magic troupe. The author’s research brought him in contact with members of the Cuban diaspora who were Marco’s friends and members of his theatre company when they were all beginning their lives in Cuba. The author was present when they rediscovered him in America fifty years later.
The book recounts the revolution and the agony of Marco's forced exile. It covers his seven years of doctoral studies and friendship with Abraham Maslow at Brandeis University. It gives new perspectives on his founding of the Le Grand David stage magic ensemble. It shows how the genial magician has incorporated Maslow’s principles in the colorful and often surprising life of the magic company over its thirty-year-plus history. The book includes forewords by John Fisher, Dr. Ricardo Morant (Firman Professor of Psychology, emeritus at Brandeis), and Luis Puello, a former student in Santa Clara, Cuba. Chapters contain interviews with Cesareo about how he conceived and directed the shows. It also includes interviews with Le Grand David about his role in the productions.
Pages 228 - Soft Bound
ITEM # BK0168 PRICE $37.50
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