Stickland, William & Eric P. Wilson:
Invite You To Join the Party ©1947 Wm. G. Stickland & Eric P. Wilson, U.K. Hardcover, no dj, about 75 pages |
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Contents (from book ToC):
3 Foreword (Victor Farelli)
5 Preface
8 Introduction
9 Chapter 1 We Meet
Continental Magicians
The Educated Die
Magical Societies
Beginners in Magic
14 Chapter 2 Cards
Value of Card and Pocket Tricks
Stop-Go
Mental Magic
An Interesting Experiment
Telepathy Or...
The Card Fan Wheel
Rope Routine Finale
22 Chapter 3 Comedy Magic
Comedy 20th Century
Plants
What's Yours?
The Human Gramophone
Humour In Magic
Showmanship, Presentation and Personality
The Attributes of a Successful Vaudeville Act and Drawing Room
Show
Currant Cake
37 Chapter 4 Kiddies Magic
The Magic Stick
Many Happy Returns
The Magical Operation
The Magic Food Cards
Misdirection
Production
Just Nothing
The Old Lady in the Shoe
54 Chapter 5 Magical Miscellany
Conjurer or Magician?
A Slate Catch
The Dartboard
An Addition to The Linking Rings
A Burn Note Suggestion
62 Chapter 6 Origination of Magical Novelties
Magical Pirates
Variety Jockey Club
Exclusive Effects
A Trick Brain Experiment
The Electric Picture
A Gardening Trick
Suggestions for Novel Acts
Our Signing-Off Ditty