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This routine for the Benson Bowl Routine includes many clear color
photographs. It is a straight-forward adaptation of the classic Roy
Benson routine made famous by Don Alan, with no new extras or
modifications. The instruction is clear, though brief. The Benson
Bowl
routine can be found in several published books including Bruce
Elliot's Classic Secrets of Magic;
Don
Alan's
routine in Racherbaumer's In
a Class By Himself, and Roy Benson's in By Starlight. This product
provides an easy to obtain, inexpensive way to purchase just this
routine.
Contents:
3 Background: mentions Bruce Elliot's publishing of this effect in
Phoenix and Don Alan's presentation
4 An Overview of Roy Benson's Routine
5 Properties: selecting your materials - Bowl, Wand, Balls, Surface,
Final Load
6 The Benson Sponge Move: the main sleight used for the routine
8 Turning the Bowl Up and Down: how to handle the bowl
9 Set Up: routine is performed seated
9 Performance: Includes some recommended patter and tips
11 Option One: Roy Benson's sponge ball in the spectator's hand
finish
12 Option Two: Don Alan's final load ending with sponge ball
interlude
