<p>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 The show doctor includes: eleven of Jeff's previously unpublished routines, including stage illusions, stand-up routines, manipulation, close-up magic, cards, and mentalism.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, plus additional essays. If You love magic.if You want to perform excellent magic.then The prescription is clear: it is time to consult the show doctor! "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: 296 - 7.25" X 10.25" - hardcover - illustrations.</p>

Show Doctor : Expert Advice, New Routines, and Other Prescriptions for Better Magic

Lawrence Hass

Jeff McBride

Theory & Art of Magic Press

In this first installment of his long-awaited Trilogy of Magic, Robert E. Neale uncovers the profound extent to which human experience is informed by our illusions . . . and the essential role magicians play in teaching us how to celebrate it! The book also includes twenty-one of Bob Neale’s latest, highly innovative magic routines performed with simple props such as playing cards, bills, rope, and paper. Each one comes with a fully developed presentation.

The Magic of Celebrating Illusion: Thoughts and Performances at Play with Illusion

Arts & Photography

Neale, Robert E.

Performing Arts

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