THIS IS A VINTAGE THIRD PRINTING FROM 1948.From the estate book collection of a retired professional magician.
You may spend a lot of time rehearsing your EFFECTS, but are you spending enough time preparing your SHOW?
Though this book was published decades ago, the advice given by the author still holds true today!Edward Maurice reveals a showman's own tips and tricks for presenting your show, with information on many details you probably aren't thinking about. From the rise of the curtain to your final bow, everything is covered, including openers, audience appeal, costume, make-up and so much more.
CONTENTS: Introduction The Scope of This Work The Opening Effect The Show Continues... Closing Personal Appearance Stage Personality Audience Appeal Stage Technique Filling the Stage The Torn and Restored Paper Strip Key to the Routine The Boomerangs The Piece De Resistance Obiter Dicta A List of Do's Appendix Straight Make-Up Stage Make-Up A Parting Word
CONDITION: good.The cover and inside pages have some age yellowing, staining and foxing. Bottom corner of pages are bent.Shows normal wear.Softbound. 46 pages.You are getting the exact booklet shown in the product photo.