Kaye, David (a.k.a. Silly Billy): Kid Show Kliff Notes
©2001 David Kaye
Softcover, stapled manuscript, 8.5x11", 25 pages
Kid Show Cliff Notes
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David Kaye (Silly Billy): Kid Show Kliff Notes

Comments: The psychology of performing magic for children

Contents (from book ToC; page numbers after chapter headings are estimated):

1 Chapter I You're Not In Kansas Anymore

4 Chapter II Ten Steps To Understanding Children’s Magic
4 Speak To The Children As You Would An Adult
4 Emphasize The Entertainment Over The Effect
5 Eliminate Distractions
5 Go With The Flow
6 Be Patient
7 ‘"I Know That One” Doesn’t Always Mean That
8 Children Love Participating
8 Keep Plots Easy To Follow
9 Make Pop Culture References
9 Have Fun

10 Chapter III Don'ts

10 Chapter IV Differences Between The Ages
10 Ages 3-7: Silly, Silly, Silly
12 Ages 7-9: Who Farted!
13 Ages 10-13: ‘The Card Was On The Ceiling The Whole Time”

14 Chapter V Choosing A Child To Assist You On Stage
14 Asking For A Volunteer
14 Choosing The Right Volunteer
15 Make The Child Feel Welcomed
15 Dress Up Your Volunteer
16 Empower The Child
16 Reward Your Assistant

17 Chapter VI Routines - Vanishing A Silk
17 For 3-7-Year Olds
18 For 7-9-Year Olds
19 For 10-13-Year Olds

20 Chapter VII Additional Information
20 Appendix I - The Development Of A Child
21 Appendix II - Magician/Child Dictionary
22 Appendix III - Tricks For Your Kid Show That You Already Own
23 Bibliography - The Best Books To Start With
25 About The Author


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