Derris, John: KISS ©2013 John Derris, Europro Magic Softcover, perfect-bound, 6x9", 132 pages

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Comments: 31 ways to better magic, better bookings and bigger fees; includes some magical effects as well.

Contents (from book ToC):

5 Contents
7 Foreword (Michael Bailey)
9 Introduction (John Derris)
11 1 What's it all about?
13 2 Does it Work?
15 3 Example
18 4 Think the Big Picture
21 5 What Does KISS Mean?
24 6 Does the Principle Work?
29 7 Does KISS Work in Selling Magic?
32 8 Persistence is Your Business Ally
36 9 If People Don't Like You, They Won't Buy What You're Selling
40 10 The Ingredient That Ensures You Will Be Successful
43 11 So How Do You Achieve this State of Performance Serenity?
45 12 How Do You Get To This Position?
48 13 You Can Present a Smoother, More Entertaining Magical Experience ... You Know You Can
52 14 Entertainment v Technique
55 15 The Next Step
57 16 Humour
61 17 Simplification
63 18 Creating a Stress-Free Programme
66 19 Conclusion
68 20 Recommended Books
70 21 Finally
72 22 Bonus Marketing Ideas
80 23 Part 2 - A KISS Programme of Magic Effects.
82 24 Production of a Bowl of Goldfish
86 25 The Coat Hanger Trick
90 26 Staggering
99 27 Welded Bliss
103 28 The Coin in the Bottle
108 29 Ring Flite
113 30 The Rising Cards
122 31 Mirrorcle
129 Promise
130 About John Derris
132 Acknowledgements