Smith, Samuel Patrick: On Stage! ©1999 (revised) Samuel Patrick Smith; SPS Publications, FL Softcover, saddle-stitched, 5.5x8.5", 64 pages ISBN 1-881099-01-6

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Comments: Bringing Out the Better Performer in You! . A Performer's Guide To Classic Showmanship Skills.

Contents: (from book ToC, updated Jan 2022)

3 Dedication

7 Off Stage
7 Meeting a Mentor
8 Be Yourself
8 Another Mentor
9 Other Sources
10 And Finally

11 Chapter One
11 A Magical Myth
12 When Are You "On Stage"?
12 The Real Magic
13 How Burling Hull "Sold" a Fifty-cent Trick
14 Dunninger Did It
15 The First Step
15 Nobody Is Immune!
16 Five Keys to Better Practice
17 Practice vs. Rehearsal
18 Practice Makes the Difficult Appear Easy
20 Selecting Material
21 Developing a Trademark Routine
22 Working for Guinea Pigs

23 Chapter Two
23 Showmanship, Experience, and the Subconscious Mind
24 Constructive Analysis
24 Three Questions
25 Dramatic Impact
25 Gaining Their Interest with a Mental Dilemma
27 Getting Applause
28 Verbal Signals
30 The Applause Pose
31 Note This Cue
31 Simplifying Stage Movements
32 Stop Your Feet Before You Start Your Feats
32 The Dictionary Says
34 Minimize Your Equipment

35 Chapter Three
35 In the Spotlight

42 Chapter Four
42 Building a Good Reputation

47 Chapter Five
47 Reaching Your Magical Destinations
47Checkpoint Number One
48 Checkpoint Number Two
49 Checkpoint Number Three
49 Checkpoint Number Four
50 Checkpoint Number Five
51 Checkpoint Number Six
52 Checkpoint Number Seven

54 Chapter Six
54 Getting On Stage
54 The Easiest Way
56 Four Phone Facts

58 Chapter Seven
58 How to Levitate the Art of Magic

62 Recommended Reading
64 About the Author

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