Ebook - Acting for Magicians by Richard L. Tenace (Digital Download)
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Unlock Your True Stage Potential
For many magicians, the relentless pursuit of technical mastery often overshadows another equally vital component of a truly unforgettable performance: acting. Richard L. Tenace's 'Acting for Magicians' directly addresses this crucial oversight, offering a profound exploration into the art of creating a compelling stage persona that resonates deeply with your audience. This comprehensive ebook is a game-changer for anyone looking to move beyond mere tricks and transform their magic into a captivating theatrical experience.
Beyond the Mechanics: Why Acting Matters
Learning sleights, misdirection, and technical prowess demands immense dedication, often leaving little perceived time for character development. However, neglecting your stage persona means missing out on the very essence of what makes a performance memorable. It's not just about the 'how' of the trick, but the 'who' behind it. A well-developed character is what audiences remember long after the cards have been shuffled and the coins vanished, ensuring repeat bookings and a lasting legacy. Tenace argues that investing in your character is the single most important step you can take to elevate your art.
What You'll Discover Inside
'Acting for Magicians' provides practical, actionable insights across several key areas:
- Playing The Part: Discover how to genuinely inhabit your character, making every gesture and expression authentic.
- Thinking Like Your Character: Learn the mental preparation required to maintain your persona consistently throughout a show.
- Dress And Look Like Your Character: Understand how costume and appearance contribute significantly to your theatrical identity.
- The Base Character: Establish the foundational traits and backstory that define your unique stage identity.
- Talking Like Your Character: Master vocal delivery, speech patterns, and dialogue that reinforce your persona.
- The Theatrical Purpose: Grasp the overarching dramatic goal of your performance, ensuring every element serves a greater artistic vision.
Your Path to a Memorable Performance
This essential guide, presented as a digital PDF download, empowers you to craft performances that are not only technically brilliant but also emotionally resonant and truly unforgettable. Stop being just another magician and start becoming a captivating character. Please note: This item is a digital download; no physical gimmicks are included.
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Richard L. Tenace – Acting for Magicians
One of the main reasons magicians neglect the "acting" part of magic is because magic is such a demanding discipline to learn. A performing magician wears many hats. The magician has to learn sleights， misdirection and technical prowess of the hands. The magician is the choreographer， writer， sound person， booker and promoter of his show. Learning how to develop a character often takes a back seat because "there's no time to do everything!" But taking the time to learn how to develop a real character， or stage persona， is the most important thing you can do. It is the thing people remember and it's the thing that will keep getting you booked!
Covers:
Playing The Part
Thinking Like Your Character
Dress And Look Like Your Character
The Base Character
Talking Like Your Character
The Theatrical Purpose
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
