The Creative Magician's Handbook: A Guide to Tricks, Illusions, and Performance

by Marvin Kaye

Professional magician Marvin Kaye presents tips and tricks that will not only guide readers in performing feats of magic, but will also show them how to turn clever stunts into entertaining and astounding presentations. Whether it's card tricks, mind reading, rope tricks, or sawing a good friend in half, Kaye provides pointers on showmanship, directing the audience's attention-and keeping them entertained. Sections include Fail-safe Magic, Essential Fingerwork, Stacking the Deck, In Search of a Personal Style, Putting Together an Act, Do's and Don'ts of Magical Entertainment, and many others.

Genres: Magic

310 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 1973

About the author

Marvin Nathan Kaye was an American mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror author, anthologist, and editor. He was also a magician and theater actor. Kaye was a World Fantasy Award winner and served as co-publisher and editor of Weird Tales Magazine.