Hawkesworth, Eric: A Magic Variety
Show Novelty Acts for The Entertainer ©1973 Eric Hawkesworth Hardcover, 96 pages |
Image courtesy eBay seller DiddyWench |
Comments: Illustrated by Margaret and Eric Hawkesworth.
Contents (from book ToC):
9 Foreword
11 Chapeaugraphy
Making and Forming the Chapeau Brim
Famous People In History
23 The Great Computo
Card Into Crystal
A Sweet Prediction
Name of the Game
34 Chinese Paper Folding
Making the Pleated Paper Fold and Forming the Figures
Legend of the Willow Pattern
45 Magic Spelling
Making and Lettering the Paper Strip
A Poem of Thanks
49 Paper Tearing
Preparing the Paper Folds
Voyage of the 'Saucy Sue'
60 Drawing By Numbers
How to Make the Drawing Board
The 3T Parrot
Mr. Equation
A Magic Production
65 A Stage Shadowgraph Show
Screen and Projection Lamp and Making Hand Shadowgraphs
The Adventures of Sam Shadow
76 It's Magic!
Coins A-Plenty
Power of the Press
Snow White Wash
89 Showmanship and Presentation
Staging the Acts with Extra Props, Costumes, Lighting, Music and
Stage Settings
Act Nameboards and Programmes
96 Other Books to Consult