Kleefeld, Jim: The Volunteer Book ©1990 Jim Kleefeld, Contemporary Magic Softcover, comb-bound, 8.5x11", 50 pages

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Comments: An important but rarely covered topic

Contents (from book ToC):

1 Introduction

2 Preparing Before Using a Volunteer
2 Trick Planning
3 Routining Effects
4 Collecting Bits of Business
5 Preparing Your Props
6 Pre-Show Client Advice
8 Examining the Performance Area
10 Pre-Show Scanning
12 Warm-Ups
13 Utilizing Behavior Clues
15 Setting Expectations

17 Selecting a Good Volunteer
17 Estimating Age and Ability Levels
24 Routining for Movement Timing
25 Requesting Specifically
26 Selecting Equitably

29 Using a Volunteer in the Act
29 Treating Courteously
30 Building Self-Esteem
31 Directing Clearly and Firmly
32 Assigning Meaningful Tasks
34 Avoiding Embarrassment
36 Minimizing Risks

39 Dismissing a Volunteer Properly
39 Invoking Appreciation
39 Cuing for Applause
41 Thanking Sincerely
41 Providing for an Exit
42 Invoking an Emergency Dismissal

44 Volunteer Rewards and Giveaways
44 Presenting Rewards
44 Candy and Other Junk
45 Slum Prizes
46 Advertising Specialties
47 Personalized Trick Objects
48 Paper Prizes
48 Balloons and Balloon Animals

50 Audience Volunteer Guidelines
50 Volunteer Rationale
50 Concise Guidelines