Sisti, Jim: The Restaurant Magic Reader ©2009 Jim Sisti Softcover, perfect-bound, 6x9", 184 pages

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Comments: A collection of the many articles and essays Jim Sisti has written over the last 20 years.

Contents (from book ToC):

7 Foreword
9 Introduction
11 Beginnings
15 Getting Started
19 Choosing a Restaurant
23 Choosing Material
27 Choosing a Character
33 Apparel
37 Approaching a Table
39 Overcoming Preconceptions
41 More on the Approach
45 Working the Room
47 Working with Management
51 Working with the Staff
57 Playing the Host
61 Working Large Tables
65 Performing for Children
69 Developing a Following
73 Special Occasions
77 Problem Patrons
81 A Horror Story
87 Tipping
91 Energy Levels
95 Changing Performance Modes
99 Psyching Up
103 Impromptu Magic
107 Keeping It Simple
111 Magical Souvenirs
113 Tricks Vs Magic
117 Prop Maintenance
121 Close-Up Pads
125 Borrowing Objects
129 Performing for Other Magicians
133 Networking with Other Magicians
137 The Importance of Magic History
141 Promotion and Cross-Promotion
147 Outside Work
151 Business Cards
155 Burning Out
159 Magic in the Spectator's Hands
163 "Show Me a Trick!"
165 Respect for Other Performers
169 Touching
173 Adventures in a High School Cafeteria
179 Final Thoughts