Ebook - For Your Consideration by Brian Miller
Description & Effect
Elevate Your Craft with 'For Your Consideration'
Step into the extraordinary mind of Brian Miller with 'For Your Consideration,' a groundbreaking digital ebook that promises to transform your approach to magic. Praised as 'a splendid lecture which delves into the psychology of tricks and the thought behind them' by the Central Connecticut Magicians' Association, and lauded for elevating 'our art to a very high standard' by Ken Maynard, this isn't just another book of tricks. It's a deep dive into the philosophy, psychology, and artistry that define truly exceptional performance.
Brian Miller's Unique Perspective
Brian Miller is no ordinary magician. With an extensive background performing for colleges, high schools, comedy clubs, and theaters, he masterfully integrates stand-up comedy with magic, earning consistent critical acclaim. His role as the house magician at North America's largest casino speaks volumes about his professional caliber. What truly sets Brian apart is his academic prowess as a two-time nationally award-winning amateur philosopher, specializing in metaphysics – the study of the nature of reality. This unique blend of practical experience and deep philosophical inquiry infuses every page of 'For Your Consideration,' offering insights rarely found in magic literature.
Unpack the Art of Performance
This companion to Brian's acclaimed lecture is meticulously crafted to be fully self-contained, ensuring you gain every ounce of wisdom without needing to have attended the live event. 'For Your Consideration' explores a diverse array of crucial topics that transcend mere mechanics. You'll ponder 'Magic as a form of intimate, interactive theater,' learn 'How to make your performances work for your clients, not just your audience,' and delve into the nuanced differences between 'Direction versus misdirection.' Other thought-provoking subjects include 'Measuring your success as a performer,' 'Past versus present in magic,' and even 'Exposing a gimmick' – challenging conventional wisdom and refining your artistic vision.
Master Working Repertoire & Techniques
Beyond the profound theoretical insights, 'For Your Consideration' provides immense practical value. You will learn four complete, working effects directly from Brian Miller's professional repertoire. Each effect is explained in excruciating detail, covering every line of patter, precise moment of direction, intricate choreography, and the underlying motivation behind every single move. Furthermore, the ebook provides comprehensive instruction on the proper technique for a variety of essential sleights, ensuring you not only understand the 'why' but also master the 'how.' Originally published in 2011, this 52-page manuscript (equivalent to 62 standard pages of text) remains a timeless resource for serious students of magic.
Original Specs
"A splendid lecture which delves into the psychology of tricks and the thought behind them." -Central Connecticut Magicians' Association
"Brian elevates our art to a very high standard." -Ken Maynard, S.A.M. Assembly 16
"Very creative and informative." -C. Parker Swan III, Magic Historian
The unexamined routine is not worth performing.
Brian Miller has performed extensively for colleges, high schools, comedy clubs and theaters with his unique integration of stand-up comedy and magic to consistent adoring critical praise. In addition to his packed performing schedule, he currently holds a regular engagement as the house magician at the largest casino in North America.
He is a two-time nationally award winning amateur philosopher, only the second student in the history of the SUCO Undergraduate Philosophy Conference to win the coveted President’s Award two years in a row for his work in metaphysics – the discipline that studies the nature of reality.
What you have here are the companion lecture notes to Brian's brand new lecture, titled For Your Consideration. This lecture contains a series of considerations on a variety of topics stemming from Brian’s varied background in live entertainment and the magic industry.
These notes were written to be self-contained, so that you do not have to have seen the live lecture in order to get absolutely everything out of the manuscript itself. Topics include but are not limited to:
- Magic as a form of intimate, interactive theater
- Measuring your success as a performer
- How to make your performances work for your clients, not just your audience
- Direction versus misdirection
- Past versus present in magic
- Exposing a gimmick
- Memory and doubt
You will learn four complete effects out of Brian’s working repertoire in excruciating detail, including every line of patter, moment of direction, choreography, and motivation behind every move. In addition, you will learn the proper technique for a variety of sleights, explained in full.
1st edition 2011; 52 pages.
word count: 15635 which is equivalent to 62 standard pages of text
