{"product_id":"stage-by-stage-by-john-graham-book-2","title":"Stage By Stage by John Graham - Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eStage by Stage\u003c\/b\u003e is your golden ticket to crafting the stage magic show of your dreams, brought to you by the wizard of the art himself, John Graham, in collaboration with Vanishing Inc. After years of honing his craft, John’s finally decided to spill the beans on everything he’s learned—and trust me, there’s a lot to unpack! These pages serve as your trusty map for making the leap from close-up magic to the grand stage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is an absolute treasure trove. It’s an impressive mix of essays and routines, all beautifully illustrated, guiding you through the journey of developing a slick, professional act. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet ready to dive into all the nitty-gritty of creating a stage show. You’ll learn how to morph your existing tricks for larger audiences, the art of prop management, and even how to whip up a modular show that lets you swap tricks in and out faster than you can say “abracadabra.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe level of detail is simply unmatched. You’ll get an exclusive backstage pass to every step of planning, performing, and polishing your act. From the tricks themselves to the smooth transitions between them, right down to outlining your show and organising your setlists. John even shares the changes he’s made over the years and, more importantly, why he made them (spoiler: it’s not just for kicks).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s something here for every performer, regardless of skill. But if you’re a close-up magician itching to step onto the platform or stage, this is a must-read. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin \u003cb\u003eStage by Stage\u003c\/b\u003e, you’ll discover over a dozen complete routines, including a mind-blowing ring on string effect that ends with a borrowed ring popping up in a sealed envelope, and John’s cheeky twist on a classic Paul Harris effect that finishes with a spectator’s thought-of name appearing across the backs of playing cards. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd let’s not forget the standout effect known as “Buffalo John”—a whole 25-minute act that’ll have your audience rolling in the aisles with laughter, inspired by a Harry Anderson routine. You’ll see how more than 25 years of performance experience can be distilled into crafting the ultimate routine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best magicians around are raving about \u003cb\u003eStage by Stage\u003c\/b\u003e. Here’s what some of them had to say:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"John Graham has done what I thought was impossible. He has written a book that spells out in an orderly way how to put together a stand-up comedy magic act. I mean really, actually, truly, step-by-step how you can go from a person who performs a few good close-up magic tricks for a couple of friends to a person who can present a full, kick-ass stage magic show for hundreds of strangers...If you want to do a stand-up sleight-of-hand magic show, I believe you can do no better than make this extraordinary book your bible.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eMac King\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"John Graham is the real deal when it comes to working for real people in the real world. I know how hard it is to bring your magic to the stage. This book will save you years of trial and error.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eDavid Blaine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This is an amazing book about magic, full of all the things that magic books never dare to explain. Yes, the tricks are wonderful, but the author has also given us the \"what,\" \"where,\" \"when,\" and \"why\" of magic. Did I leave out \"who?\" It's John Graham's book, Stage by Stage, and it's hard to imagine anyone in magic not benefitting from his insights.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eJim Steinmeyer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Even seasoned performers will find a great amount of valuable information within these pages. The author explains much more than the mere mechanics of the tricks. He goes into the details that make his material work in the real world, from managing the props to how the tricks play in relation to the routines before and after...I had the privilege of using \"Name-Dropper\" before it was published, and it instantly became one of my show's highlights. You can easily create an entire show from the material in this book, with tricks like \"Final Sale,\" where a random audience member guesses the cost of your jacket; another favorite is \"Now and Later,\" an effect where you appear to lasso a randomly chosen playing card. I find the method to be as beautiful as the effect.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eAsi Wind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vanishing Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56736935051588,"sku":"STAGEGRAHAM","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/71360-full_b730b771-bfd6-4c99-b9a8-bc08dc1bcf03.png?v=1781244591","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/stage-by-stage-by-john-graham-book-2","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}