Knecht, Larry: Larry Knecht On Mentalism ©2008 Larry Knecht, Flora & Company Softcover, spiral-bound, 8.5x11", 132 pages

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Comments: Edited by Brian R. Flora. Covers performing and marketing aspects of mentalism, with a couple of effects

Contents (from book ToC):

Book I - Essentials of Professional Mentalism

vi Editor’s Notes
vii Preface
ix Introduction

11 Consistency
15 Simplicity
17 Creativity
18 Originality
20 Sources of New Ideas and Materials
23 Ethics
25 Personality
29 Style
30 Study and Practice
32 Exposure
33 The Professional Nome
36 Fanatics
40 Allied Arts
44 Children
45 Getting Work
49 Fees
51 Free Performances
53 Impromptu Performances
55 Repeat Performances
56 On Being The Master of Ceremonies

60 Book II - Performance Techniques and Considerations

60 Showmanship
63 Balance
66 Boldness
68 Creating Contrast
69 Tempo and Timing
71 Length of Performance
74 Costume
75 Props
77 Humor and Comedy
80 Hecklers
81 Stage Fright
83 The Microphone
85 Volunteer Assistants
88 Pre-Performance Activities
91 Stooges
95 The Audience
98 The Viewpoint of the Audience
100 Introductions
102 The Opening
105 Creating a Favorable Mood
109 Establishing Rapport
111 The Middle
113 The Climax
115 Recovery
119 Keeping Your Performances Fresh

121 Effects

121 The Question and Answer Effect
131 The Equivoque with Five Objects