Ebook - Little Egypt books of Ghosts by Steve Bryant (Digital Download)
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Unearthing the Macabre: The Little Egypt Book of Ghosts
Step into the shadowy world of Steve Bryant's 'The Little Egypt Book of Ghosts', a chilling compendium of dark magic finally unearthed as a digital download. Inspired by the gothic tales and drive-in horror movies of his youth in Southern Illinois - a region where towns bear ancient, mysterious names like Thebes and Karnak - Bryant has dedicated five decades to the darker side of illusion. This 230-page ebook is not just a collection of tricks; it's an invitation to explore the eerie and entertain the imagination, perfect for both aspiring conjurers and seasoned performers.
A Haunting Arsenal of Illusions
Within these haunted digital pages, you'll discover a vast array of spectral delights. Chapter by chapter, Bryant guides you through thirteen terrifying card tricks in 'Haunted Deck', offers two remarkably accurate yet unsettling fortune-telling methods in 'Future Shocks', and unveils six mesmerizing parlor tricks – including a spirit slate routine described as the eeriest item in print. Further chapters delve into 'Apparitions' with four ghost materializations and 'Cabarets de la Mort', featuring two unique spirit cabinet routines, one even playfully dubbed 'The World's Sexiest Spirit Cabinet Routine'. For those aiming bigger, 'Grand Illusions' promises ten stand-up items guaranteed to elicit screams, while 'The Others' offers sixteen spooky interpretations of classic magic. You'll even find 'Let's Put on a (Ghost) Show' with sample programs to help you orchestrate your own macabre spectacles, from family-friendly spook shows to ghoulish adult extravaganzas.
Master the Art of the Supernatural
'The Little Egypt Book of Ghosts' provides all the knowledge you need to transform any setting into a theater of the uncanny. Whether you've dreamed of hosting an authentic séance, orchestrating a midnight ghost show that will leave audiences spellbound, or even infusing your home with a truly haunted atmosphere, this ebook is your indispensable guide. Bryant's deep dive into the craft, enriched by his lifetime of experience on the dark side of magic, ensures that every trick, every routine, and every performance suggestion is imbued with an authentic, chilling spirit. This digital masterpiece is your gateway to mastering the world's most terrifying magic tricks. Prepare to be truly afraid, in the most delightful way possible.
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Finally unearthed ... The Little Egypt Book of Ghosts.
Steve Bryant lurks on the dark side of magic. Deep in Little Egypt, in the remote region of southern Illinois where the towns in the mist bear the ancient names of Thebes and Karnak and Cairo, Steve grew up on the drive-in horror movies of the 1950s, on the gothic cartoons of Charles Addams, and on the ghost stories he and his friends used to tell on dark bus rides to high school football games. If a boy such as that grew up to do card tricks, what would he do? Here in 230 haunted pages lie the answers-part home spook shows developed for children and their parents, part ghoulish Halloween extravaganzas developed for adult performance in a seedy river town bar. If you've ever wanted to host a séance, put on a midnight ghost show, or haunt a house, you need this macabre compendium of the world's scariest magic tricks. Be afraid, be very afraid ...
A brief look at the contents ...
Introduction: Invitation to a Ghost Show. A review of fifty years on the dark side of magic.
Chapter 1: Haunted Deck. Thirteen scary card tricks. If you have access to the October 2008 issue of MUM, take a sneak peek: one of them appears there.
Chapter 2: Future Shocks. Two spooky approaches to telling fortunes, quite accurately. Be warned: not all futures are rosy.
Chapter 3: Parlor Tricks. Six parlor tricks, including a spirit slate routine that is the eeriest item in this or any book. No card tricks in this chapter.
Chapter 4: Apparitions. Four ghost materializations, a dark "Pseudo Psychometry," and an in-depth look at Nelson's Phantom Ghost Projector.
Chapter 5: Cabarets de la Mort. Two spirit cabinet routines, one "normal" and one titled "The World's Sexiest Spirit Cabinet Routine." Fun to do!
Chapter 6: Grand Illusions. Ten more stand-up items. Guaranteed screams.
Chapter 7: The Others. Sixteen spooky takes on tricks belonging to others. Some you have to go to the original source, some are complete in this book.
Chapter 8: Let's Put on a (Ghost) Show. Sample programs based on the material in the first seven chapters.
Addendum: The Black Arts Book List. A list of recommended reading.
Pages 230 - Hardbound with Dust jacket
