routine for the kids entertainer . In this a shoe is borrowed and vanished using your favorite method . To bring it back the magician shows an old fashioned soda machine - the child puts a quarter in and it dispenses their borrowed shoe .
Thin Air Appearance : A great way to start your show off is an appearance . On stage is a very thin base with a lamp . The assistant raises a cloth and the magician appears in a puff of smoke .
Jill In Box : An unusual illusion where an assistant is wound in to a box , whilst silhouetted by a black-light .
The next Chapter offers illusions for the Solo Performer and include :
Utility platform : A great idea using a mobile stage for outdoor shows , shopping malls etc ., where you want to elevate your performance .
Special Delivery : One of my favorite routines in the book with so many possibilities . This is a
" A modern book for the stage magician with full working plans for illusions and the solo performer . These are all practical and I know I " ll be building at least three of these and using them in my own shows "
- Paul Romhany simple design and would make a great part of a stage set .. It is the production of a dog from a mail box and could be used for predictions or anything else you can think of . I really love this one .
Chop Table : If you do the Chop Cup or any Cups & Balls you will love this table design that will help get the loads away from your body and secretly in to the table .
Cue Cabinet : A routine using a box and pool cues to impale and assistant . In this version the assistant ends up in the audience .
The next series of Illusions have appeared in VANISH magazine and include appearances , a sword box , the production of a rabbit , production of an object , a zombie ball routine with a difference , a cabinet appearance and a very clever card routine for platform or stage . As with all of Nigel ' s plans they are made to make everything look and play big .
As a bonus he also includes his concept artwork and AI renderings of the illusions .
This book is a must have for everybody who loves magic and if you do illusions for stage work there is definitely something in here for you . I ' m already excited to see what Nigel creates for Vanish readers but this book certainly has more than enough to keep us going . There are definitely two or three things in here I am going to have built and include in my theatre shows .
Over 16 creations and 250 illustrations .
I very highly recommend this book to everybody who loves great magic and wants to get inspired with ideas and new ideas .
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