If you do any kind of puppet work in your shows, you need this book in your library. There is a wealth of information on glove and rod puppets, including routines and puppetry. It also contains information on staging your puppet show, including sound effects, music, drama, and so much more! Improve ...
If you do any puppet work in your shows, then it always pays to check out the classic texts, like Professional Punch. This volume was written by Tony Green, who not only performed with the classic Punch & Judy puppets, but made them as well. It its pages, you'll find a wealth of puppet material ...
This book has long been regarded as one of the most important texts ever produced on children's magic. Most notable is the first chapter of Open Sesame, topics reproduced below, which should be required reading for entertainers of children. If you entertain children or ever want to, you should own t...
If you are a puppeteer or are thinking of being one, this book should be in your library. This comprehensive text not only covers living marionettes, finger puppets, rod puppets, and skeleton puppets, but it also discusses how to routine and develop your puppet show and even how to build your own pu...
If you need a source for some different types of magic not covered in other texts, try Eric Hawkesworth's A Magic Variety Show! Eric shows you how to combine several types of magic into a cohesive show, and includes sections on Chapeaugraphy, Paper Tearing, Shadowgrahs, and tips on presentation like...
Take journey with Eric Lewis and his superlative magic in Opus Thirteen. Not only are the effects amazing and crowd pleasing, but they span a huge range of magic, including close-up, parlor and stage; children's magic and the bizarre; and so much more. Do yourself a favor and but your copy today bef...
If you do hand puppetry, then this book should be in your collection. It includes timeless advice on puppetry as well as comedy bits for adults and children alike. Also included are tips on props, cards, silks, Magic Coloring Book, lollipops, eggs, wands, and much more....
Profit at the Party should be in the collection of every kid show performer. Not only does it have effects for children, but it also has numerous gems of advice for all aspects of the show, including marketing tips that stand the test of time. If you perform children's shows or plan to do so, this b...
If you are looking for a text with a collection of classics for stand-up and close-up, then look no further than Polished Presentations by Johnny Cooper. Johnny takes you through his presentations for classics using balloons, cups and balls, ring and rope, vanishing cane, cards, and much more! This ...
If you are looking for strong stand-up effects perfect for family audiences, you are in luck! Best of Belcher is packed with material for just such occasions, as well as practical advice on amplifying routines for stronger audience reactions. Get this essential stand-up resource now, becau...