Magic Video - Standing Up on Stage with Balls by Scott Alexander (Digital Download)

Elevate Your Stage Presence with 'Standing Up on Stage with Balls'

Step into the spotlight with Scott Alexander's 'Standing Up on Stage with Balls,' the latest installment in his highly acclaimed 'Standing Up On Stage Series.' This digital download is your definitive guide to transforming everyday balls into extraordinary, stage-worthy magic. Just like its predecessor, 'Standing Up with Cards,' this video zeroes in on material specifically designed for a single prop – in this case, the humble yet versatile ball.

Scott, a master of comedic and impactful stagecraft, meticulously explains four classic plots of magic, revealing not just the 'how-to,' but critically, the 'why' behind their power. These aren't just tricks; they're fully formed routines brimming with Scott's signature bits of business, inherent comedy, and truly amazing magical moments. Each routine is crafted to flourish in a stage, stand-up, or parlor environment, ensuring maximum versatility and undeniable entertainment value.

Featured Ball Routines:

The Rule of Three: Witness as Scott elevates the sponge ball routine from the close-up table to a grand stage spectacle. This highly visual act is punctuated by strong magical sequences and cleverly woven comedic bits, engaging two spectators with a fishing net for a truly memorable experience.

Ping Pang Pong: What begins as a classic stunt—catching a ping pong ball on the nose—metamorphoses in Scott's hands into an engaging, multi-phase stage piece. Prepare for waves of laughter as this routine unfolds through three comical stages.

Wakeling's Balls: Dive deep into the legendary Alan Wakeling Billiard Ball routine, culminating in a stunning five-ball climax. This is pure sleight-of-hand and manipulation, presented not to music, but expertly accompanied by dialogue and hilarious visual gags, making it both classy and wonderfully irreverent.

Balls from Mouth: Brace yourself for a side-splitting stage routine with a fresh, novel climax that guarantees to leave both children and adults in stitches, thanks to its fast-paced energy and uproarious humor.

Beyond the tricks, this video includes Scott's invaluable lessons on Character Development and his exclusive Director's Guide—hallmarks of this acclaimed video series—equipping you with the insights needed to refine your performance, connect with your audience, and truly own the stage.

Original Specs

This is the latest video in Scott's highly acclaimed Standing Up On Stage Series. In this movie, just like Standing Up with Cards, focuses on material that deals with a specific prop...in this case...BALLS!

This is the continuation of Scott’s Standing Up On Stage Series with Volume 2 Number 2 featuring BALLS! Scott takes four tricks done with balls and routines them for maximum impact in a stage or parlor setting Four classic plots of magic are completely explained as to why they are strong, and why YOU should know how and why to do them. These routines have all the bits of business, built in comedy, amazing magical moments and they all work in a stage, stand up, parlor environment. They are versatile and above all, entertaining!

-The Rule of Three
Scott takes the sponge balls from the closeup table to the stage, creating a highly visual stand up routine, with strong magical moments highlighted with comedic bits of business using two spectators and a fishing net.

-Ping Pang Pong
The classic stunt of catching a ping pong ball in on the nose becomes more than a quick bit. It turns into a fun and exciting stage piece in Scott’s hands. This routine features lots of laughs in a three phase comical routine.

-Wakeling’s Balls
Scott teaches you the Alan Wakeling Billiard Ball routine ending in a five ball climax. This is pure sleight of hand and manipulation not done to music, but rather accompanied by dialogue and funny visual gags. It is both classy and irreverent all at the same time..

-Balls from Mouth
This hilarious stage routine has a new and novel climax that leaves both kids and adults on the floor with its fast paced energy and side splitting laughter.

Plus Scott’s usual lessons on Character Development and his Director’s Guide that have been hallmarks of this video series.