Roper, David: The Comedy Magic Textbook ©1986 David Roper & David Ginn, Copple House Books, GA Hardcover, w/dj, 6x9", 250 pages

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Contents (from book ToC):

3 My Name ia David Roper

11 Section One - Comedy Magic

13 Chapter One - Why Do Comedy Magic?

20 Chapter Two - What is Comedy Magic?
28 Routine - Do-As-I-Do Burn-the-Handkerchief
34 Routine - “Jog"
38 Routine - Non-Cut-And-Restored-Rope Trick
39 Idea - Applause Sign
44 Bit - Melodrama Comedy Rope Bit
45 Routine - Wooflefeather Bird Egg

52 Chapter Three - How to Do Comedy Magic Effectively
54 Idea - Condensed Chicken
64 Routine - Chinese Torture Tube
67 Idea - Ooey-Gooey Dairy Routine
68 Ideas - Square Circle TV Set
72 Idea - Foolaroid Camera Production
78 Supplementary - Three Tests

85 Chapter Four - General Suggestions
85 (1) Develop a Basic Character
88 (2) Develop a Notebook or File of Comic Materials
92 (3) Don't Neglect Your Magic
94 (4) Be Serious About Comedy
100 (5) Don't Be Afraid to Try Writing Comedy
101 - Routine - The Mindreading Chicken
105 - Routine - Burn the Bill
111 - Laugh Lines
113 (6) Learn to Speak Well
114 (7) Avoid Cheap Laughs That Leave a Bad Taste In the Mouth
118 (8) Work on Putting the Magic and Comedy Together
120 (9) Be Prepared for Anything
120 - Out Lines
121 - Responding to Flowery Introductions

124 Chapter Five - A Controversial Question

131 Section Two - Comedy Magic Routines

133 Chapter Six - The Polish/Irish/Aggie Award-Winning Trick

147 Chapter Seven: Comedy Opening Routine
148 Opening Remarks - including Comedy Chain Escape
153 Opening Rope Routine
167 Running Gag Using a Suitcase

171 Chapter Eight: Tumbleweed Tidbits

187 Chapter Nine: Roper Comedy Card Mat
196 “Two Minds in Tune" Comedy Routine

202 Chapter Ten: Hippety-Hop Rabbits — Plus

215 Chapter Eleven: Patriotic “Professor Cheer”

225 Chapter Twelve: The Less-Than-Perfect Magician Routine
226 Comedy Opening: “The Powerful Pullet Production”
230 Stage Comedy "Miko”
239 Comedy Headchopper Routine

247 A Closing Word Or Two