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Ron Bauer 2008 Lecture Notes (Revised Edition)
Series of Performance Artist Scripts for Magicians
Excerpt from the book by Ron Bauer:
In the viewpoint of the entertainment industry, the conventional magic performance is "show and tell." There is no drama. The comedy is forced. The mystery isnt how, its why! To them, the only magic that has any general appeal is spectacle. But, most magicians dont have the budgets or opportunities for high production values in their shows, let alone informal performances, for spectacle. To overcome this general opinion and compete in the mainstream, magicians must bring in other theatrical elements, or resign themselves to remain on the fringe.
Mainstream performers, such as actors, singers, comedians, dancers, and so on, you see, have access to writers, directors, producers, and technical specialists in related fields. Trying to single-handedly manage some level of expertise in ALL those areas, while simultaneously becoming a master performer, is beyond reasonable expectations. What most magicians need, to put it mildly, is a little help.
Thats why Im releasing twenty-four performance scripts. These have been completely worked out and tested by a variety of magicians who perform before the public in various venues. While most of the material is meant for small groups and "table top" staging, the strategic and tactical thinking included in everyone applies to performances under nearly all conditions. Your stage may be a table, in the round, or the traditional proscenium situation. Possibly, it may be determined what a camera lets the audience see. What matters, though is your ability to capture the interest and acknowledgment from the public without the benefit of spectacle, and entertain. In "technical terms," a completely worked out script provides you with all the elements for an entertaining magical presentation.
Private Studies Series:
Gadabout Coins Revisited
Sudden Death Gypsy
Tony Chaudhuris Feminine Side
Butch, Ring, and the Sheep
Hornswaggled Again!
Owed to Poker Dan
Dixie!
the Cursed Ring
Fair and Sloppy
Charlie Millers Left-Handed Hank
The Mechanical Deck
Paul Chosses Bar Bill Stunt
Senator Crandalls Cut-Up Card Trick
Four Squares and a Knot
The Siamese Goose Egg Bag
Ed Marlos Time Machine
Second Finger Top Deal
Xerox Money
Milt Karts All-Outs Think-of-a-Card
Thats the Spirit!
Brother Hammans Final(ly) Aces
Jim Bergstroms Hat Trick
Bob Longes Worn Out Deck
Don Alans Sneaky Nudist Rides Again
Pages: 32 - Saddle Stitched
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