The Show Doctor
Book by Jeff McBride
The Show Doctor is the first full-length book of magic from Jeff McBride, one of the great magicians of our time.
The Show Doctor includes:
- Eleven of Jeff's previously unpublished routines, including stage illusions, stand-up routines, manipulation, close-up magic, cards, and mentalism.
- Revised versions of Jeff's celebrated advice column published in MAGIC Magazine.
- Many interviews and additional writings that extend Jeff's thoughts on how magicians can improve their performances and have more successful careers.
- Access to a website with over 30 minutes of new videos that supplement the book.
"If you only read one magic book this year, make it The Show Doctor."
- Lance Burton
"I truly believe that Jeff McBride is the best guide to improving your magic show in the world today."
- Mac King
"Some magicians have asked me if I was going to write a sequel to my one and only book, Maximum Entertainment. In many ways I truly feel that sequel is what you are holding in your hands right now."
- Ken Weber
Pages: 291 - 7" x 10" - paperback - Illustrations
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Customer reviews for The Show Doctor
Rick
I am halfway through the book and I am loving it. I think this is a book every magician should have. I have sort of skipped the tricks in it though as I bought the book for Jeff's performing philosophy and tips on how to be a better performer. You're getting real world advice from a guy who's been there and done that. I think this book is great.
Rick
I've been into magic most of my life and even performed in my 20s & 30's at any events that needed entertainment. But the whole reason for me buying the book was to improve my show that I've put together within the last 6 or 7 months. After I stopped performing, I had a long layoff of years in which I didn't perform, so I am just trying to get back into the swing of things.
What kind of book is this? The book is made up of two sections the first being Jeff's advice & tips on how to improve your show (even if you don't have a show yet - his advice on performing magic will help you be a better performer) and the second part of the book is made up of Jeff's unpublished 11 routines ranging from stage illusions, stand-up routines, manipulation, close-up magic, cards and mentalism. After going through the book, I am convinced that Jeff McBride can help one to improve their magic & performance skills. Jeff talks about real world stuff that can be fixed with some insight from someone who's "been there & done that."
What stood out in the book for me was that I needed to write out my whole show in a notebook and use the camera on my laptop to stop the "ums" & "ahs" and the pauses where I needed to think about what I was going to do and say next. The camera doesn't lie. That's one of the main things I learned from this book and a whole lot more. Jeff's writing style is very conversational and is easy to read.
As far as the routines in the book go, I was very attracted to Time Travel Cards...a mentalism routine which I haven't tried out yet. But plan to. It uses a deck of cards.
Who this book is for? Any who performs magic, intermediate performers and even old timers like me who are looking to learn something new. There is gold here in this book and I am glad I own it and I am sure I'll be revisiting it over time.
What kind of book is this? The book is made up of two sections the first being Jeff's advice & tips on how to improve your show (even if you don't have a show yet - his advice on performing magic will help you be a better performer) and the second part of the book is made up of Jeff's unpublished 11 routines ranging from stage illusions, stand-up routines, manipulation, close-up magic, cards and mentalism. After going through the book, I am convinced that Jeff McBride can help one to improve their magic & performance skills. Jeff talks about real world stuff that can be fixed with some insight from someone who's "been there & done that."
What stood out in the book for me was that I needed to write out my whole show in a notebook and use the camera on my laptop to stop the "ums" & "ahs" and the pauses where I needed to think about what I was going to do and say next. The camera doesn't lie. That's one of the main things I learned from this book and a whole lot more. Jeff's writing style is very conversational and is easy to read.
As far as the routines in the book go, I was very attracted to Time Travel Cards...a mentalism routine which I haven't tried out yet. But plan to. It uses a deck of cards.
Who this book is for? Any who performs magic, intermediate performers and even old timers like me who are looking to learn something new. There is gold here in this book and I am glad I own it and I am sure I'll be revisiting it over time.
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