Brandon, James: Second Step ©1993 James Brandon Softcover, report-bound, 9x11", 57 pages

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Comments: "Contemporary Visual Artist of Magical Theater".

Contents:

2 Dedication
3 Quotations
4 Introduction
5 Creativity
5 - Method Number One
7 - Method Number Two
7 - Method Number Three
7 -- Elements that make up a comptete effect
8 - Method Number Four
15 On the Stealing of Magic
16 Parody letter
17 Brandon on Doves
20 Flower to Flash Dove on Cane
20 - Effect
20 - Props Required
20 - Performance
22 Brandon on Doves: Part II
24 Brandon on Fire
26 No Smoking Sign
27 Emergency Tool Kit
28 Performing Your Art
29 - A Note or Two on Being a Magcian
30 - The Show
31 How to Prepare for a Magic Competition
33 - Finding a Contest
33 - After Entering
34 - Set-Up Table
35 - Enjoy What You Do
35 - Don't Run Overtime
36 Rehearsals
37 The Show Itself
39 An Afterword About Competition
41 Brandon's Musts
42 Performance Checklists
43 Travel Checklist
44 Inspiration
44 Photographs
56 Thanks
57 About the Author