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Showmanship For Magicians
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Author : Dariel Fitzkee
language : en
Publisher: Mockingbird Press
Release Date : 2020-09-27
Showmanship For Magicians written by Dariel Fitzkee and has been published by Mockingbird Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-27 with categories.
Showmanship for Magicians is a 1943 work by semi-professional magician and author Dariel Fitzkee. It is the first in the Fitzkee Trilogy, a classic collection that is still read widely by magicians, conjuroprs and illusionists alike. There is little information available on the life of Dariel Fitzkee outside of his written work. Born in Annawan, Illinois, in 1898 as Dariel Comp Fitzkee, he later changed his surname to Fitzroy during World War II. But he continued to write under the name Fitzkee throughout his life. Fitzkee's early books were shorter works focused on specific magic tricks. Books like Cut and Restored Rope and Manipulation (1929) and Linking Ring Manipulation (1930) described multiple variations of these classic tricks. Fitzkee was also a regular contributor to Genii Magazine, which is still published today. He wrote two recurring magic columns in the 1930s called "Thoughts are Things" and "Glimpses of Strange Shadows." Fitzkee also contributed a book and magazine review column called "Paper and Ink" that ran for over 12 years. For all of his analysis and study on the subject, it seems that success as a professional magician eluded him. Fitzkee is said to have had an unsuccessful touring act from 1939 to 1940, after which he stopped performing. But his most enduring written works were yet to come in the form of the Fitzkee Trilogy, starting with Showmanship for Magicians. Many magicians throughout the second half of the 20th century have considered it to be a cornerstone work in the field, including the actor Steve Martin who was fanatical about magic as a young man. He described the book as "...more important to me than The Catcher in the Rye." Fitzkee was frustrated with the quality of magic at the time of his writing. He felt that the mediocrity that dominated the stages did damage to the reputation of the entire field of magic. One of his biggest issues with magic in the 1940s was that its performers were still treating the trappings of the late 1800s as the "standard" for magic. Performers often dressed in out-of-date tuxedos, wearing top hats or turbans. They adorned the stage with old-fashioned round "Magician's tables" that had been popularized some 70 years before. Fitzkee felt that magic should be "...geared and attuned to the times" to keep it fresh and interesting for the audience. Fitzkee analyzes the components of other successful forms of entertainment, like film, sporting events, theater, opera, and more. He breaks these down into a list of 39 "Audience Appeals" - music, color, comedy, conflict, etc - that can then be incorporated into a magic performance. The second book in the Fitzkee Trilogy is The Trick Brain published in 1944. This work condenses all magic tricks into 19 basic effects, such as getting a solid item to penetrate another without damaging either. It also examines how to combine effects into new and updated tricks. The final book of the trilogy, Magic by Misdirection (1945), concerns the psychology of deception, or "the attack the magician makes upon the spectator's mind." The books were written in this order on purpose. Fitzkee felt that entertainment was the primary purpose of a magician. Whatever else an audience may expect, the first thing they expect is to be entertained. Then he gets into the mechanics of magic in The Trick Brain, helping the entertainer to hone his or her skill and create original tricks. And finally, in Magic by Misdirection, Fitzkee examines the mental aspects of magic, from both the magician and the spectator's point of view.
Magic And Showmanship
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Author : Henning Nelms
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-04-30
Magic And Showmanship written by Henning Nelms and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-30 with Games & Activities categories.
Highly instructive book by a noted authority on the subject analyzes every phase of conjuring, from sleights, devices, misdirection, and controlling audience attention to incorporating patter and the effective use of assistants.
Showmanship
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Author : Mat Goldine
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 195?
Showmanship written by Mat Goldine and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 195? with Magic tricks categories.
Showmanship For Magicians
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Author : Dariel Fitzkee
language : en
Publisher: Must Have Books
Release Date : 2023-05
Showmanship For Magicians written by Dariel Fitzkee and has been published by Must Have Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05 with Games & Activities categories.
First published in the US in 1943. Showmanship for Magicians is a work by semi-professional magician and author Dariel Fitzkee. It is the first in the Fitzkee Trilogy, a classic collection that is still read widely by magicians, conjurors and illusionists alike. Fitzkee's early books were shorter works focused on specific magic tricks. Books like Cut and Restored Rope and Manipulation (1929) and Linking Ring Manipulation (1930) described multiple variations of these classic tricks. But his most enduring written works were the Fitzkee Trilogy, starting with Showmanship for Magicians. Many magicians throughout the second half of the 20th century have considered it to be a cornerstone work in the field, including the actor Steve Martin who was fanatical about magic as a young man. He described the book as "...more important to me than The Catcher in the Rye."
Gold Medal Showmanship For Magicians And Mentalists
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Author : Hull, Burling
language : en
Publisher: Calgary : M. Hades Enterprises
Release Date : 1971
Gold Medal Showmanship For Magicians And Mentalists written by Hull, Burling and has been published by Calgary : M. Hades Enterprises this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Magic tricks categories.
Win The Crowd
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Author : Steve Cohen
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2009-03-17
Win The Crowd written by Steve Cohen and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-17 with Business & Economics categories.
“Explains how to use a magician’s tricks to make better, more winning presentations . . . This thoughtful and charming guide should win a crowd of readers.” —Publishers Weekly When you strip away the sleight of hand tricks, magicians are essentially masters of attracting and holding attention and impressing audiences, exactly the psychological secrets you need to be successful in life and business. In this book, Steve Cohen, master magician and star of the long-running Chamber Magic show in New York City, reveals the secrets of all great showmen and magicians—how to persuade, influence, and charm—and how you too can use them to accomplish the things you’ve always wanted to do. Discover how to take over a room, read people, and build anticipation to a feverish pitch so people can’t wait to hear what you have to say. Win the Crowd will teach you: How to Create a Magic Moment: Capturing people’s imaginations and attention so they listen carefully to every word How to Command a Room: Showing everyone in the room that you are speaking right to them, making them all feel unique—and completely focused on you How to Read People: Learning to sense what people are feeling and thinking as you speak, what they want from you, and how to make them feel like they are getting it Misdirection: The most important trick in all of magic—getting inside people’s heads, and directing what they are thinking at every minute
Magic By Misdirection
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Author : Dariel Fitzkee
language : en
Publisher: Ravenio Books
Release Date : 1975
Magic By Misdirection written by Dariel Fitzkee and has been published by Ravenio Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Games & Activities categories.
Strong Magic
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Author : Darwin Ortiz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Strong Magic written by Darwin Ortiz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Card tricks categories.
Street Magic
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Author : Paul Zenon
language : en
Publisher: Running Press
Release Date : 2007-11-23
Street Magic written by Paul Zenon and has been published by Running Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-23 with Games & Activities categories.
Street Magic teaches you the secrets of close-up, under-your-nose, in-your-face magic and shows you how to perform the best tricks made popular by today's great magicians, so you can amaze and impress everyone you know. The definitive guide to performing amazing magic anytime, anywhere, Street Magic starts with simple but impressive tricks with everyday objects and builds to more sophisticated routines using the skills you pick up along the way. Perform simple yet astounding card and coin magic, convince people you can read their thoughts, and learn possibly the best card trick in the world. And to make your performance even more exciting, Street Magic teaches you how to show off your card-handling skills with expert flourishes, embellish your showmanship with magician's patter, and perform next-to-impossible tricks with secret gadgets. With step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs, Street Magic reveals the secrets behind some of the most popular and astonishing magic tricks.
Showmanship Out Of The Hat
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Author : Eric Mason
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969*
Showmanship Out Of The Hat written by Eric Mason and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969* with Magic tricks categories.