Wayne R. Wissner: Handbook for the Theme Park Magician
Wissner, Wayne R.: Handbook for the Theme Park Magician
©1990 The Abbott Magic Co., MI
Softcover, saddle-stitched, 6x9", 88 pages
Wayne R. Wissner: Handbook for the Theme Park
              Magician
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Comments: Hints tips and suggestions for performing magic at theme parks

Contents (from book):

i Introduction
ii Foreword

1 Perspectives
3 A Carnival
5 Your Show: stage, music, lighting, effects
11 Personal Selections: hints tips
11 - Advertising
11 - Balls
11 - Basket Girl Illusion
12 - Canes
12 - Cards
13 - Colors
13 - Doves
15 - Dress
15 - Ducks
16 - Illusions
17 - Kellar Rope Tie
17 - Milk Can Escape
19 - Mummy Case Illusion
20 - Packing Box Escape
21 - Rabbits
21 - Silks
21 - Strait Jacket Escape
22 - Tables
23 - Zig Zag Girl
25 Pet Peeve: microphones
27 Your Audiences
33 Be Prepared: tips
37 Backstage: how much can you make?
39 The Self-Employed Magician: taxes
41 The Actor
43 My Mind Set
45 The End (?): season ending
47 Assistants
51 Extra Income: with a magic shop
55 Inside The Magic Shop
59 A Day In The Life: at a theme park
63 Esoterica: some bizarre occurrences
67 The Devil Made Me Do It!: a few humorous stories
69 The Quest: finding the right park
71 Making Contact - Getting Booked
73 Recommended Reading
75 Theme Park Listing
85 About The Author


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