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Hi
I'm looking for a book that is about presentation and character. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Look for anything by Max Howard, especially "Effective Presentations". Woody Pittman has a small book out on character development. Rudy Colby lecture notes are also worth looking into.

"America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.

Showmanship For Magicians by Dariel Fitzkee
Magic And Showmanship by Henning Nelms
Strong Magic by Darwin Ortiz

These three books are classics on the topic and well worth reading.

Uli

I second Uli's suggestions. All three of those books are classics in my opinion. To the list I would add Juan Tamariz's Five Points of Magic and The Magic Way.

Thanks,
Richard Green

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There is a book called Acting for Magicians. It is like a workbook that will help you develope a character. You may also look into Jamy Ian Swiss's new book Shattering Illusions. It has some great essays including some on character and presentation.

Good Luck,
Kyle

In every smile there is always magic!

limhanchung,

I would also recommend reading Our Magic & Neo Magic Artistry. Also, watching the 3 DVD/Video set by Eugene Burger will help you work through the work ahead of you....

Best wishes in your work!

Be magic ~ Fredrick

"Try to find the humanity in the magic and maybe you'll come up with something of your own. It's the humanity that gets you there, not techniques." Michael Moschen on Creativity

where to find neo magic artistry?

You can contact the publisher at
http://www.miraclefactory.org/
I do not know if it is still in print.

If not, check with H & R Books at
http://www.magicbookshop.com/
They may be able to find a second hand copy.

All the best in your exploration!

Be magic ~ Fredrick

"Try to find the humanity in the magic and maybe you'll come up with something of your own. It's the humanity that gets you there, not techniques." Michael Moschen on Creativity

limhanchung Veteran user Malaysia 342 Posts	Posted: Oct 24, 2002 04:41 pm 0 Hi I'm looking for a book that is about presentation and character. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts	Posted: Oct 24, 2002 07:17 pm 0 Look for anything by Max Howard, especially "Effective Presentations". Woody Pittman has a small book out on character development. Rudy Colby lecture notes are also worth looking into. "America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.
Uli Weigel Inner circle Berlin, Germany 1478 Posts	Posted: Oct 24, 2002 07:40 pm 0 Showmanship For Magicians by Dariel Fitzkee Magic And Showmanship by Henning Nelms Strong Magic by Darwin Ortiz These three books are classics on the topic and well worth reading. Uli
Callin Regular user Portland, Oregon 123 Posts	Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:48 am 0 I second Uli's suggestions. All three of those books are classics in my opinion. To the list I would add Juan Tamariz's Five Points of Magic and The Magic Way. Thanks, Richard Green Callin's House of Magic The Pacific Northwest's Largest and Oldest Magic Shop. Established 1953. Visit us at www.callinsmagic.com Ask me about the New Jerry Andrus Movie "A Thing of Wonder" is Available Now!
kcgroves New user Colorado 15 Posts	Posted: Oct 25, 2002 04:10 pm 0 There is a book called Acting for Magicians. It is like a workbook that will help you develope a character. You may also look into Jamy Ian Swiss's new book Shattering Illusions. It has some great essays including some on character and presentation. Good Luck, Kyle In every smile there is always magic!
Fredrick Loyal user Seattle 248 Posts	Posted: Oct 25, 2002 07:39 pm 0 limhanchung, I would also recommend reading Our Magic & Neo Magic Artistry. Also, watching the 3 DVD/Video set by Eugene Burger will help you work through the work ahead of you.... Best wishes in your work! Be magic ~ Fredrick "Try to find the humanity in the magic and maybe you'll come up with something of your own. It's the humanity that gets you there, not techniques." Michael Moschen on Creativity
limhanchung Veteran user Malaysia 342 Posts	Posted: Oct 26, 2002 03:26 am 0 where to find neo magic artistry?
Fredrick Loyal user Seattle 248 Posts	Posted: Oct 26, 2002 10:38 pm 0 You can contact the publisher at http://www.miraclefactory.org/ I do not know if it is still in print. If not, check with H & R Books at http://www.magicbookshop.com/ They may be able to find a second hand copy. All the best in your exploration! Be magic ~ Fredrick "Try to find the humanity in the magic and maybe you'll come up with something of your own. It's the humanity that gets you there, not techniques." Michael Moschen on Creativity