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Close-Up Comedy by Val Andrews: Master the Art of Close-Up Magic
Discover the secrets to transforming ordinary tricks into extraordinary performances with Close-Up Comedy by Val Andrews. This essential guide is packed with innovative ideas, clever routines, and engaging gags designed specifically for close-up magicians. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this book offers practical presentations that will elevate your act from “just another trick” to a memorable experience for your audience.
What’s Inside?
- Close-Up-Magic: A Few Home Truths – Uncover the foundational principles of close-up magic.
- Advance Publicity – Learn how to effectively promote your performances.
- Comedy In Close-Up – Infuse humor into your act to captivate your audience.
- Second-Strings – Explore backup routines to keep your act fresh and engaging.
- Easier-Still – Simplify complex tricks for seamless execution.
- Petite-Mannikin: A Close-Up Impromptu-Diversion – Master this quick and clever diversion.
- “Cock-Eyed Cruet”: A Lovely Table-Gag – Add a touch of whimsy to your table magic.
- With Miniature-Cards: Sugar-Tong-Card-Location – Perfect your card magic with this unique technique.
- Presentation-Angles For “Close-Up Magic”: “Magical-Menu” – Craft compelling presentations for your tricks.
- New Patter & Presentations For Close-Up-Classics: Chinese-Compass – Refresh classic tricks with new patter.
- Patter Presentation For “Coin In Bun” – Enhance this classic trick with engaging dialogue.
- “Cutting Silhouettes”. A Diversion For Table-Workers – Learn this intriguing diversion for table magic.
- Patter For Silhouettes Cutting – Add depth to your performance with effective patter.
- Other Hints And Tips On Silhouettes… – Gain additional insights into this fascinating technique.
- Souvenirs, Give-Aways And Advertising Novelties For Close-Up Workers… – Discover creative ways to leave a lasting impression.
- The “Do-It-Yourself” Calling-Card – Create personalized calling cards to promote your act.
1st edition 1977, 1st digital edition 2016, 16 pages.
word count: 5078 which is equivalent to 20 standard pages of text
As stated on the cover, this is a book of ideas, tricks, routines and gags for the close-up worker. Not only tricks but practical ideas and presentations that can make the difference between “just another trick” and a “great trick”.
- Close-Up-Magic: A Few Home Truths
- Advance Publicity
- Comedy In Close-Up
- Second-Strings
- Easier-Still
- Petite-Mannikin: A Close-Up Impromptu-Diversion
- “Cock-Eyed Cruet”: A Lovely Table-Gag
- With Miniature-Cards: Sugar-Tong-Card-Location
- Presentation-Angles For “Close-Up Magic”: “Magical-Menu”
- New Patter & Presentations For Close-Up-Classics: Chinese-Compass
- Patter Presentation For “Coin In Bun”
- “Cutting Silhouettes”. A Diversion For Table-Workers
- Patter For Silhouettes Cutting
- Other Hints And Tips On Silhouettes…
- Souvenirs, Give-Aways And Advertising Novelties For Close-Up Workers…
- The “Do-It-Yourself” Calling-Card
1st edition 1977, 1st digital edition 2016, 16 pages.
word count: 5078 which is equivalent to 20 standard pages of text