Ebook - Topper's Mad, Mad Magic by Gene Anderson for Topper Martyn

Unleash Your Inner Comedian Magician

Dive into the legendary world of comedic magic with 'Topper's Mad, Mad Magic,' an essential ebook compiled by Gene Anderson from the brilliant mind of Topper Martyn. This isn't just a collection of tricks; it's a blueprint for crafting unforgettable, laugh-out-loud acts that have captivated audiences worldwide and inspired countless 'zany' performances at magic conventions and shows. Topper Martyn, a magician celebrated across Europe and the U.S. for his innovative ideas, shares his comedic genius, making complex funny business seem remarkably easy for you to master.

Mastering The 'Mad, Mad Act'

This comprehensive guide meticulously breaks down the elements of a truly wild and engaging act. Learn the secrets behind preparing your costume for maximum comedic impact, master the art of the laugh-provoking 'dropping of stuff' all over the stage, and discover the mechanics of Topper's iconic collapsing table. You'll gain insights into out-of-control crazy linking rings, how to integrate a runaway microphone cord into your magic, and even incorporate various flashes and noises for heightened effect. The ebook provides a full spectrum of tricks used in the act, complete with meticulous patter, music cues, lighting suggestions, and invaluable presentation advice, ensuring your performance is polished, professional, and hysterically funny.

Unlock Laughter with Classic Routines & Gags

Beyond the core act, 'Topper's Mad, Mad Magic' features special sections dedicated to the very essence of comedy. Discover Topper's coveted advice on 'How to Make People Laugh,' a foundational lesson for any aspiring comedic performer. Delve into specific comedy routines for time-tested classics like the Multiplying Bottles, the Egg Bag, and Topper's unique Bag Gag. Explore a treasure trove of Alarm Clock stunts, clever playing card gags, simple yet effective egg tricks, and ingenious match gags. You'll even find instructions for creating unique trick tables and integrating a memorable 'baby elephant' bit into your repertoire. This wealth of material is bright, wild, and absolutely packed with 'mad, mad' inspiration for anyone seeking to inject powerful comedy into their magic.

Original Specs

This is the book that has inspired most of the "zany" acts that have wowed them at magic conventions and other shows. Funny, funny stuff - but so easy for you to do, with these excellent instructions.

Topper Martyn is a lifetime magician, known all over Europe and here in the U.S. for his great ideas. In this ebook, he covers the preparation of your clothing for the act, the wild laugh-provoking dropping of stuff all over the stage, his collapsing table, crazy linking rings that are out of control, the mike cord that gets into the magic, various flashes and noises, the various tricks used in the act, complete patter, music, lights, and presentation. Plus special sections on "How to Make People Laugh," comedy routines for the Multiplying Bottles, Egg Bag, Bag Gag, a number of Alarm Clock stunts, playing card gags, egg tricks, match gags, etc., etc. including a "baby elephant." Another section covers trick tables to make. You will definitely use this material if you are looking for comedy stuff, bright, wild, mad, mad!!

• Introduction
• Foreword
• The Mad, Mad Act
  • The Costume
  • The Conjurer Lays An Egg Or How To Drop Things Without Really Trying
  • Other Properties Required
  • The Stage Setting
  • Music
  • Lighting
  • The Act
• How To Make People Laugh
• Potpourri
  • The Multiplying Bottles
  • The Egg Bag
  • Topper’s Bag Gag
  • Alarm Clock Gags
  • The Egg Trick
  • Playing Card Gags
  • Match Gags
  • Close-Ups
  • The Great Beer Drinking Feat
  • The Hat Stand
  • Hodge Podge
• Topper's Tables
  • Topper’s Roll-On Table
  • Topper’s Elastic-Top Table
  • Topper’s Table To Flowers
• Underwhelming Anecdotes
• Bibliography
• To The Reader

1st edition 1974, 54 pages; 1st digital edition 2015, 61 pages.
word count: 21147 which is equivalent to 84 standard pages of text