Marshall, Frances: A Magic Primer © Frances Marshall, Magic, Inc., Chicago, ILL Softcover, saddle-stitched, 8.5x11", 26 pages |
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Comments: An introduction to the new magician, with outline and routining for a full routine. While "A Magic Primer" is reprinted in Magic Inc's Success Book Vol 1, I did not see the section as mentioned in the advertisement for the book, titled, "Magic, the Wonderful Hobby", which I think is authored by Robert Miller.
Contents (page numbers based on edition included in "The Success Book Volume One", page number for Robert Miller section are estimated):
1 A Magic Primer (Frances Marshall)
5 Advice To the Beginner in Magic (Jay Marshall)
6 The Language of Magic
11 Bibliography
12 Explanation of Various Kinds of Tricks
12 An Introduction to Easy Platform or Stage Magic With Audience
Tested Routines
13 Putting Together a Little Show for Stage or Platform: it is
assumed you own the tricks below, details are not provided other
than general routine approach
13 - Square Circle Production Cabinet
14 - The Rope Trick
14 - Cutting Somebody in Half!
14 - Cut and Restored Rope Trick
15 - The Birthday Hats Trick
16 Magic, the Wonder-ful Hobby (Robert Miller)
16 - Philosophy
17 - Buying Or Selecting Magic
19 - Practicing, Perfecting
22 - Presentation
24 - During The Show
26 - In Summary