Professor ZeTuer: Concise Encyclopedia of Performing Magic for Children
ZeTuer, Professor: Concise Encyclopedia of Performing Magic for Children
©2020 (circa) Professor ZeTuer
Softcover, comb-bound, 8.5x11", 78 pages
Proferssor ZeTuer: Concise Encyclopedia of Performing
              Magic for Children
Image courtesy eBay seller MagicGizmo

Comments: Combined and updated version of three smaller books previously published on performing magic for children. Includes content from Ingenious Tips Tricks and Secrets for the Kid's Show Magician; Apparatus and Trick Tips for the Kid's Show Magician; and Gold Mine in Kid's Magic.

Contents (from eBay description, numbers are not page numbers):

1 The Basics of Performing for Kids
2 Entertainment
3 Involvement
4 Use of Assistants
5 Hand-Outs
6 Humor
7 The Running Gag
8 Other Gags
9 The Magician Fouls-Up (Again)
10 Relating to Children

11 Creation of your Program
12 Kid Appeal
13 Size of Audience
14 Cost of props
15 Can the Prop be Made
16 Can I Buy Used Props?
17 Is Livestock needed?
18 Ease-of-Performance
19 Ease-of-Set-up
20 Size and weight of props
21 Age Range of Audience
22 Taking Inventory
23 Buying Magic
24 Creating Fun and Funny Business
25 Use of Sucker Tricks
26 Magic Word
27 Stories
28 Time Waster Ideas and Fun
29 Working with Livestock
30 Creating a Show Theme or Glue
31 Use of Music
32 Your Costume or Dress
33 Creating Applause
34 Use of Puppets

35 Use of Standard Props and Effects
36 Acrobatic Silks
37 Afghan bands
38 Balloon Penetrations
39 Coloring Book
40 Card Tricks
41 Change Bag
42 Chinese Sticks
43 Die Box
44 Disecto
45 Dove Pan
46 Egg Bag
47 Hippity Hop Bunnies
48 Hyrem the Hank or Glorpy
49 Insurance Policy
50 Linking Rings
51 Mis-Made Flag
52 Milk Pitcher
53 Rabbit Box
54 Square Circle
55 Sponge Balls
56 Strat-o-spheres
57 Three Ropes (Professor's Nightmare)
58 Wrist Shackle
59 Zombie

60 Execution of Your Program
61 Organizing your Stuff
62 Show Planning
63 Repeat Customers
64 Notice Your Surroundings
65 Crowd Control
66 Working Surrounded
67 The Beginning
68 The Middle
69 Dealing with Difficult Kids
70 Take Control
71 Keep the Audience Engaged
72 The Newspaper Trick
73 The Audible Cue
74 Dealing with Noisy Parents
75 The Show’s End
76 After the Show is Over
77 Taking Care of Your Props
78 Performing on Stage
79 Microphone
80 Using the Entire Stage
81 Tables and Props
82 Volunteers
83 Using a Backdrop
84 Sample Show Flow

85 The Business End - Getting Booked
86 Selling Yourself
87 Communicating What you Offer
88 Projecting the Professional Image – Getting Started
89 Length of Your Show
90 Age of the Children
91 Getting Started
92 Public Library
93 Charity Events
94 Get References and Testimonials
95 Drawing for a Free Birthday Magic Show
96 Identifying your Service
97 Magic Show vs Full Birthday Party
98 Break-Down of Party
99 Pre-Party Arrangements

100 Set-up
101 Guests Arrive
102 Magic Show
103 More Children's Games or Magic Teaching Session
104 Picture Taking
105 Packing Up
106 Advantages of the Full Party Format
107 Selling the Full Party Format
108 More Ideas and Tips for the Full Party Format
109 Pricing
110 Factors for Setting your Price
111 Analyze your Competition
112 Create your Price List
113 Identify the Customer
114 Remember your Customer’s Needs
115 Keep a Calendar
116 Business Cards
117 Web Site
118 Google Listing
119 Tips for an Effective Web Site
120 Social Media Marketing
121 Look at What Your Competition is Doing
122 Build / Optimize Your Account
123 Post Consistently and Often
124 Use of Hashtags
125 Dial-up the Engagement
126 Promote Your Social Media Accounts
127 Facebook
128 Instagram
129 YouTube
130 TikTok
131 Creating that Perfect Picture Opportunity
132 Flyers
133 Kid’s Sporting Events and Parks
134 The Community Center
135 Public Library
136 Always Keep a Supply on Hand
137 Ideas for Your Flyer
138 Brochures
139 Magazines
140 Database
141 Bring your Camera or Phone
142 The Follow-up Email
143 Mailings
144 The Telephone
145 Assistant Awards
146 Publicity
147 Birthday Planning Guide
148 The Phone Call
149 Become a Booking Agent
150 Referrals
151 Final Thoughts

152 Further Reading

153 Glossary of Magic Terms

154 Resources


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