Forging Ahead in Magic - John Booth
DESCRIPTION
In this intimate, clearly written volume John Booth gives you the practical, proven methods used by over 136 eminent performers in their climb to success - the secrets that are not to be found in other books. He tells you what they did, what they avoided, and why their further progress was assured. He gives you facts and figures on how to use magic, how to "sell" yourself and your magic act; in short, the things that make for success and bring prominence and profit, all covered in detail in four sections and 14 chapters, including samples of Booth's own print promotion materials he used so effectively. Top quality new Trickshop.com edition, completely re-typeset and formatted for your desktop (U.S. or Euro) printer, 132 pages.
Also available from Trickshop.com, the book detailing John Booth's own magic act, "Marvels of Mystery" and his first book,"Super Magical Miracles."
CONTENTS
PART ONE: BEFORE THE CURTAIN RISES
CHAPTER 1. BUILDING THE MAGIC ACT
Special Openings
Essential Components of the Act
Closing Strongly
Encore Examples
CHAPTER 2. CREATING A SETTING
The Important Mazda Glow
The Power of Music
Care of the Hands, Face and Clothes
CHAPTER 3. BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE
Position on the Bill
How to Get Off to a Good Start
PART TWO: ON THE STAGE
CHAPTER 4. THE STYLE IS THE THING
How to Find and Build Up Your Style
The Secret in Rehearsing
CHAPTER 5. THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE
Be Your Own Playwright
The Key to Dramatic Voicing
CHAPTER 6. PERSONALITY AND SHOWMANSHIP
Development of Personality
Cultivating Performing Greatness
CHAPTER 7. HOW TO GET MORE APPLAUSE
PART THREE: BUILDING YOUR REPUTATION
CHAPTER 8. MANUFACTURING YOUR OWN GLAMOUR
Curious Advertising Give-Aways
CHAPTER 9. DETAILED ANALYSIS OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY
Handling Newspaper Interviews
Special Promotional Stunts
The Magician-Author
Sorcery Anecdotes Columnists Seek
These Stunts Paid Dividends
CHAPTER 10. THEY WANT YOUR PICTURE!
News Pictures That Count
Solving the Professional Photograph Problem
CHAPTER 11. THE MAGIC OF THE ETHER
Sketches, Interviews and Stunts
Writing Radio and Luncheon Club Addresses
Television Thaumaturgy
CHAPTER 12. LUCRATIVE DIRECT MAIL IDEAS
Engaging a Press Agent
PART FOUR: TURNING TALENT INTO MONEY
CHAPTER 13. BETTER BOOKINGS AND SAFER CONTRACTS
Booking Organizations Direct
Success in the Lyceum Field
Night Clubs and Vaudeville Problems
Pitfalls in Show Contracts
CHAPTER 14. HOW TO GET HELD OVER
CONCLUSION
