Performing Magic: A Handbook on Performance for Magicians
"I've been reading magic books for almost 50 years, and I can categorically state that Performing Magic by Tony Middleton is the most important magical publication of them all to date. It's a masterpiece, and long, long overdue. Congratulations to Tony Middleton and all who made this great book possible. It's a real treasure!" - Steve Cook - author of Legend: An anecdotal tribute to Ken Brooke
This isn’t just another magic book; it’s your new best mate when it comes to performing magic in the real world. Seriously, it’s the only book around that walks you through creating a magic act from the initial spark of an idea to standing in front of an audience (cue the applause!).
Focus on performance techniques? Oh, you bet! This book acts like your personal director and magic mentor, spilling the real secrets about performing. Let’s face it, there’s no formal training for magicians out there, and this hefty handbook is your guide through the murky waters of showbiz.
The wisdom contained within these pages has been hard-earned by top magicians who’ve performed for the public, many of whom have kept this knowledge under wraps—because, let’s be honest, it’s what sets them apart. Within this treasure trove, you’ll learn how to stand out, craft original magic, exude stage presence, and get reactions from your audience that’ll make you question their sanity (or yours).
As Paul Daniels mentions in his foreword: if you snag just one good idea from a book, you’ve made a wise investment. But in this case? You’ll get not one, not two, but a whole smorgasbord of presentational gems that'll sharpen your performance. David Berglas says that 'if you are serious about performing magic, you cannot afford not to have this on your shelf' and Kevin James chimes in with 'this is one of the best books I have ever read'. These legends know the score, and so should you.
If you’re just starting out or have been dazzling audiences for years, there’s guaranteed to be a nugget of wisdom here that'll get your magic firing on all cylinders.
"That is quite a textbook of magic theater training! I don't believe I ever read a book with more essential information to the performing magician. Your book should sit on every magicians' shelf next to the rest of the classics. Well done! - Jeff Hobson
"If you are serious about performing magic, you cannot afford to not have this book on your shelf" - David Berglas
"This is one of THE BEST books I have ever read. This is bound to become a modern classic..." - Kevin James
"Very few performers are born with 'IT'. 'IT' takes years to perfect. This book tells you and shows you how to do 'IT'." - Michael Finney
"Whether you are a close-up magician, stage magician or cabaret magician, if you apply the techniques and information in these pages, your performance of magic will improve." - Jeff McBride
"I highly recommend that all those who perform magic be strapped down and force-fed the information in these pages" - Paul Daniels
