Karson, Joe & Neil Foster (compiler): Further Tips on Zombie ©1963 Abbott's Magic Co., Chicago, IL Softcover, saddle-stitched, 6x9", 59 pages

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Comments: Illustrated by Sid Lorraine. Abbott's Magic Company acquired the rights Joe's original 1946 book. Neil Foster compiled the additional material for this new edition. Lots of tips and ideas for your Zombie floating-ball act.

Contents (from book):

4 Foreword (Joe Karson)
5 Zombie: the effect described
6 The Gimmick (Joe Karson): tip on use
6 The Ball Shines (Joe Karson): tip
6 If Your Finger Hurts (Joe Karson): tip
7 The Start on the Arm (Joe Karson): recommended starting position
8 Karson's Zombie Gimmicks: a few variations and adapters
11 The Skull Idea (Joe Karson): tip
11 A Hole in the Cloth (Joe Karson): tip
12 The Luminous Idea (Joe Karson): using Black Light
14 Like a Magnet (Joe Karson): Zombie move
14 Juggling the Ball (Joe Karson)
16 Two Ideas for a Zombie Vanish (Joe Karson)
17 No Base Idea (Joe Karson)
18 The Gimmick Move (Joe Karson): getting rid of the gimmick at the finish
19 Zombie Through the Hoop (Joe Karson): needs an assistant
20 The Story Helps (Joe Karson): a scientific explanation of the Zombie
21 The Calvert Story (Joe Karson): introduction of the Zombie for stage
21 Comedy Zombie Balloon (Joe Karson): idea
21 The No Gimmick Zombie (Joe Karson): almost impromptu Zombie
23 Foster's Vanishing Zombie - Two Methods (Neil Foster)
24 Ball Wibbles (A.C. Kroeger): another no-gimmick levitation
24 Spirit Ball (A.C. Kroeger): and another
25 Finger Suspension of Ball (A.C. Kroeger): quick sleight
26 Bouncing Ball Between Hands (A.C. Kroeger): ball floats between hands
28 Special Patter Stor on Zombie, the Globe of MU (G. Edward Eversole): a full patter story
30 Abbott's Pocket Zombie-Sphere (Percy Abbott): full routine for a small version
33 Zombie Presentation (Vernon D. Carr): routine using a Tip-Over box
36 Zombie Routine and Patter (Richard L. Holmes): a slow and spooky presentation
38 Device for Zombie Act (James Smith): "electronic" base used with the Holmes presentation
40 Will Desmond's Added Effect: a full routine for the Zombie
49 Full Stage Floating Ball Routine (Mickey Ostaski): gimmick and full routine
58 The Snake Basket Zombie (Mickey Ostaski): for a card revelation
59 Additional Ideas: a few additional thoughts and tips