Theatrical Magic by Eugene E. Gloye

A fantastic ebook on theatrical magic, the psychology of magic, and numerous routines explained in detail.

PSYCHOLOGY AND MAGIC
The Psychology of Theatrical Magic
A Psychological Analysis of Children’s Reactions to Magic
Psychology and Physical Arrangements
An Analysis of Interest in Magic
MAGIC THEATRE
Styles in Theatrical Magic
Magical Beliefs As Themes In Theatrical Magic
Blocking Applied To Magic Routines
Stage Areas
Use of Stage Areas
Expanding the Concept of Stage Areas
Blocking in Relation to a Microphone
Making a Prompt Book
Timing Applied to Magic Routines
The Basis of Proper Timing
Timing as a Part of Developing Routines
Use of the Pause
Timing and Emphasis
Timing and Audience Understanding
Timing and Suspense
Timing and Comedy, a Supplement
The Design of Magical Apparatus
Stage Furniture
Adapting Commercially Available Products for Stage Use
ORIGINAL APPARATUS MAGIC
Watch Out!
Transparent Lota Pitcher
The Use of the Lota Pitcher
Fan-Ta-Bill
Cigarette Vending Machine
Vanishing Transistor Radio
Circle and Triangle
The Jewel Robbery
TRICKS WITH JUMBO CARDS
The Vanishing Lady
Graham’s Sucker Card
Jumbo Stop Trick
A New “Sliding” Card Frame
“Tack It” Surprise
Graham’s Reigning Queen
Jumbo in Nest of Envelopes
COIN TRICKS
Passing Coins
The Magic Coin Folder
Silver Dollar Bank-Nite
Miser’s Dream Performed with a Tin Pail
SILK MAGIC
Spirit Silks
Color Psychology
Unique 20th Century Silks
Telinkestro
Silk Spooks
Silks and Rice
The Magic Weaving Machine
COMEDY MAGIC
Wandering Spooks
The Magician’s Assistant
My Fat Aunt
A Flat Rabbit Extra
The Young Man Begs Your Pardon, Madam
Double Exposure
Surprise Prediction
The “Tied” Box
Coke Bottle Production
STANDARD APPARATUS NOVEL ROUTINES
The Bottle Trick
The Dove Pan
The Rice Bowls
The Foo Can
The Phantom Tube
UTILITY APPARATUS MAKE IT YOURSELF
New Type Mirror Glass
Improved Change Box
Jap-O-Box
Black Art Utility Apparatus
Production Illusionette
MENTAL MAGIC
“Any Cards” Prediction
Mind Reading With The Mene Tekel Deck
A New Stage Version
A Second Mind Reading Routine for Platform or Stage
Fitting The Pieces, A Mental Magic Trick
Ultra Psyc
Color Vision Box Routine
Chance Foretold
Numerology
COMPLETE PRESENTATIONS FOR SELECTED TRICKS
Card In The Orange
Cutting A Girl In Half
The Mother-In-Law Trick
Rising Cards From A Hat
Watch In The Nest Of Boxes
“Doodles”, One Man Telepathic Demonstration
Fan-Ta-Cups
The Linking Rings: A Lesson In Illusion
A Card Trick Without Cards
Coins And Salt Shaker
MISCELLANEOUS IDEAS, HINTS, AND ROUTINES
Vanishing Orange
Floating Glass
Chinese Pickpocket
Rope
Unusual Rising Cards
Blendo With Unprepared Silks
Restored Ribbon or Tissue
Flap Slate Idea
Load Bags
Egg Steal
Improved Technique with the Elevator Tray
Graham’s Prop Fans
Table Loads Made Easy
Candle Trick
Torn and Restored Napkin
Haunted House Illusion
The Extra Load
Repeat Coin Trick
Magician’s Wax
Constructing Items from Celluloid
Production Frame
Best Pull for Visible Silk Vanish
Head Chopper
Paper Lady, an Illusion
PICTORIAL NOTES FROM THE MAGICAL LIFE OF GENE GLOYE
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
1st edition 1978, 237 pages; PDF 287 pages.
word count: 132106 which is equivalent to 528 standard pages of text