Ebook - Abbott Magic Company - Illusion Show Know (Digital Download)
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Unveiling the Masters' Secrets of Grand Illusion
For decades, aspiring magicians have yearned to headline their own grand mystery revues. They visualize the glamour: stages bathed in glittering lights, dazzling scenery, gorgeous assistants, and breathtaking illusions, all crescendoing to thunderous applause. While this dream can become a reality, what's often missing is the crucial 'know-how' required to sustain such a demanding lifestyle.
'Illusion Show Know-How,' a landmark publication from the renowned Abbott Magic Company, bridges this gap. It's a definitive work that has stood the test of time, drawing directly from the extraordinary career of Ken Griffin, whose illusion show captivated audiences worldwide for over a quarter-century. This digital download delivers instant access to the priceless ideas and methods the Griffins employed in their ascent to prominence and profit.
Beyond the Spotlight: The True 'Know-How' for Illusionists
This comprehensive guide goes far beyond mere magic tricks. Ken and Roberta Griffin disclose their time-tested strategies for operating a big show, providing you with all the information needed to navigate the demanding aspects of the business. You'll learn about the realities of constant travel, living out of a suitcase, effective advertising, meticulous show routining, efficient packing and unpacking, and the essential theatrical 'know-how' that usually takes a lifetime to acquire.
An integral part of this invaluable ebook focuses on the paramount importance of presentation in stage illusions. Experts agree that a staggering 80% of magic's effectiveness hinges on its delivery. You'll gain deep insights into crafting compelling performances. To aid your journey, the book features thirty-one detailed line drawings providing exact measurements for building stunning props and scenery, complemented by seventy-three illuminating photographs. You'll uncover all the secrets of backstage life, arming you with the practical knowledge crucial for any aspiring or established illusionist.
Your Essential Resource for Grand Illusions
'Illusion Show Know-How' is destined to become one of your most cherished resources. Even if your ambition never extends to 'the big one,' you'll be profoundly enlightened to the inner workings of grand-scale magic. Those performing even small acts will discover a wealth of valuable information. Years in preparation, this unparalleled and authoritative guide on touring a major illusion show was published in response to the profession's demand. Created by Ken and Roberta Griffin and proudly offered by Abbott's, it's highly recommended for your enlightenment and glorification in the world of illusion.
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Abbott Magic Company - Illusion Show Know ( Instant Download )
Again the Abbott Magic Company hits a high spot in magic with the publication of a book that through the years will be recognized as a standard work. The Ken Griffin illusion show toured the world for well over a quarter of a century. The priceless ideas and methods used by the Griffins in their climb to prominence and profit are fully explained.
Almost every magician has dreamed, at one time or another, of headlining his own mystery revue. He visualizes the glamorous side of the picture ... the stage flooded with colored and glittering lights, the dazzling scenery, the gorgeous assistants, breathtaking illusions, the music from the orchestra surging to a crescendo, the thunderous cymbal crash as the magician strides on stage for his opening bow to tumultuous applause! This can become reality but what is missing in that dream is the important KNOW-HOW living this way of life. The traveling and living out of a suitcase, the advertising, the routining of the show, the packing and the unpacking, theatrical KNOW-HOW, etc., etc. In ¡°ILLUSION SHOW KNOW-HOW¡±, Ken and Roberta Griffin disclose not only their time-tested ways of operating a big show but give you all the information needed to go along with the other aspects of this business.
An important part of the book deals with presenting stage illusions. Experts agree that fully 80% of the effectiveness of magic depends on its presentation. There are thirty-one detailed line drawings giving exact measurements for building props and scenery, plus seventy-three photographs. You¡¯ll learn all the secrets of backstage life plus the KNOWHOW that ordinarily takes a lifetime to learn.
Here you have all the KNOW-HOW of the ILLUSION SHOW. This will be one of your favorite books. Even though you may never take out ¡°the big one¡± you¡¯ll be enlightened to its inner workings. Even if you do just a small act you¡¯ll still learn much valuable KNOW-HOW. Several years in preparation, never before has such a complete and authoritative book on touring a big show been published. The profession demanded it. Ken and Roberta Griffin created it and Abbott¡¯s have published it and offer it to you for your enlightenment and glorification. Highly recommended
