“With this book, whole new generations of magicians will not only discover who originated so much of what they take for granted, but also will have the opportunity to study some of the most influential and important and wonderful presentations and routines in all of close-up magic.” - Eugene Burger
Finally, the long-awaited tome of the New Millennium is here! Don Alan's groundbreaking work has been beautifully captured in every conceivable format by Jon Racherbaumer, and L & L Publishing is chuffed to present this essential masterpiece—written the way magic books ought to be. You’ll find all of Don Alan’s signature tricks laid out with the kind of detail that even your mother would appreciate, plus his one-of-a-kind style, crucial subtext, psychology, and presentation—the very essence of what made Don Alan the magician everyone was talking about. This is the stuff that shaped 20th Century Close-up Magic, folks. Get ready for an insider's peek at what catapulted Don Alan to the top of the close-up entertainment scene. You’ll learn not just the tricks, but the why and how behind his ingenious routine-making, along with vital themes like the Circle of Fun, the art of space management, how to choose your audience, timing (not just for dinner), controlling the flow, building momentum, strategic questioning, and a lot more.
This stunning volume boasts 309 pages, 330 freeze-frame photos, and 41 items, including Don Alan’s professional Pretty Sneaky Act, comprising 13 electrifying, fully fleshed-out presentations. Also gracing these pages are intros by Eugene Burger and Ron Bauer, a reflective look back at Don Alan’s Magic Ranch television series, and two candid, thought-provoking interviews with Don himself, plus 16 scrapbook photos (because who doesn’t love a good memory?).
Contents:
Publisher's Acknowledgments Author's Acknowledgments Foreword by Eugene Burger Preface by Ron Bauer Snap Shots Prologue In Search of Iconic Solutions
PRETTY SNEAKY ACT Lean-Mean Chop Cup Devilish Devano Rise Knickle Head Burning Sensation Invisible Deck Benson Bowl (Over) Fanciful Flight Micro-Macro Intro Big Deal Bagged Stab Scotch and Soda Coda Ranch Bird Deluxe Darker Side of Malini
DON ALAN'S MAGIC RANCH
JUST GOOD FUN Stanley Worm's Turn Las Vegas Fairy Tale Clyde Fido Sneakily Stacked In Your Favor Pretty-Sneaky Nudist Deck Invisible Card to Wallet Cutter Tweaking Marlo's Twee Blackjacked!
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MORE SNEAKY STUFF Corner Riffle Force By Timing Disappearing Cane, Using A Top Hat Flying Medal Hat Levitator Production of A Dove From A Borrowed Purse Mousetrap Funny Vitamins Art Work On Playing Cards Money Roller Routine Production of Flowers and Cards Floating and Rising Billiard Ball All Thumbs Dove Pan Tip & Microphone Stand Tray Funny Birdcage Vanish Time-Card Gag Cereal Bowls Choo-Choo Train Prop For Kid Shows A Trick You Can Write Home About!
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FINAL LOADS Sneaky Things To Remember Fun Scales Capsule Chronology Bibliography & Filmography
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