Magic Video - Mark Edward - Restless Plots
Description & Effect
Unveiling 'Restless Plots': The Definitive Mark Edward Edition
Mark Edward's 'Restless Plots' (Digital Download) is the definitive, reimagined edition of his foundational work, offering an unparalleled deep dive into the art of seance and performance magic. This eagerly anticipated digital release presents Edward's original manuscripts as they were initially conceived, free from prior editorial modifications. It's an essential resource for aspiring and seasoned mediums, mentalists, and performance artists looking to master the intricacies of theatrical illusion and spirit communication.
Enhanced Content & Restored Vision
This updated edition goes beyond a simple re-release. Numerous routines have been meticulously re-written, re-formatted, and significantly improved, ensuring clarity and enhanced impact for the modern performer. Beyond the core content, you'll discover a wealth of previously unpublished material, including 'Etiquette of Seance,' 'Eulogy for the Common Soul,' 'Mis-Fired: A Bit of Black Humor,' and 'A Sample Prop Letter from Miskatonic University.' Edward's personal vision for the artwork has been fully restored, with all collected imagery reassembled and new photography added, presenting the work exactly as he originally envisioned.
Comprehensive Guide to Spirit Theater
Dive into an extensive collection featuring nineteen insightful essays dedicated to the nuanced 'Art of Seance,' alongside twenty-six diverse routines and effects. The routines span a broad spectrum, from classic mentalism demonstrations to captivating, unconventional 'geek show' stunts. Further enriching this volume are special additions such as an 'Extended Music Compendium,' a 'Mediumistic Radio Guide,' and an intriguing 'Are You an Abductee?' checklist within the Alien Evidence chapter. The book also includes a comprehensive Bibliography and a unique Seance Movie and Television Guide, making it a truly encyclopedic resource for spirit theater enthusiasts.
A Timeless Legacy, Now Accessible
Initially published in 1997 and long out of print, 'Restless Plots' quickly became a sought-after collector's item. Now, this streamlined digital download makes Mark Edward's influential first book accessible at a more reasonable price. It's the acclaimed starting point of a trilogy that continued with 'Sense and Seance' and concluded with 'Loose Ends,' solidifying Edward's reputation in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to own a cornerstone of spirit theater, packed with invaluable insights and practical material, highly praised by fellow mediums and reviewed in prestigious publications like MUM and The Linking Ring.
Original Specs
Dedicated to Bascom Jones and with a Forward by Jules Lenier, this new version contains all my original manuscripts as written prior to editing and modification by the previous hardbound publisher in 1997. Many routines have been completely re-written, re-formatted and improved. Nineteen essays on the Art of Seance plus 26 routines and effects that run from standard mentalism to geek show stunts. New additional material left out of the book such as "Etiquette of Seance," "Eulogy for the Common Soul," "Mis-Fired: A Bit of Black Humor," "A Sample Prop Letter from Miskatonic University," "Extended Music Compendium," "Mediumistic Radio Guide" and as an addition to the Alien Evidence Chapter, an "Are You an Abductee?" checklist. All my collected artwork has been put back together the way I originally envisioned it and new images and photography have been added where they were left out. If you have been trying to get a copy of my first now out of print book, now it can be yours - streamlined and at a more reasonable price. Read the reviews in MUM. Linking Ring or ask fellow Mediums about the value of this book. It's packed with the best spirit theater I could gather and started the trilogy that has continued with "SENSE AND SEANCE" and ended with "LOOSE ENDS." Also included is a complete Bibliography and a Seance Movie and Television Guide.
