Thayer's Spook Show Routines by William W. Larsen

Description: Thayer's Spook Show Routines by William W. Larsen Today there seems to be some controversy about what exactly to include in a modern day recreation of a Ghost or Spook Show like the ones that scared the bejesus out of theatre goers back in the 1940s and ‘50s. What prevents many magicians today from staging their own "spooker" is the mistaken idea that a midnight ghost show has to be a two-hour magic performance that requires an 18-wheel tractor-trailer rig filled to the brim with expensive illusions and spook-themed props. Luckily for you, that's not the case. Larsen sets the record straight, showing how little in the way of magic an act actually needs in order to fulfill its advertised promise to “scare the yell” out of theatre patrons. Unlike other the few other ghost show books on the market, this one includes outlines of several suggested routines from which to base your own spook show, as well as a wealth of practical knowledge gained from those who made a living in the spook industry that includes: 1. Suggested tricks and illusions2. Patter suggestions3. How to get bookings4. Advertising5. Money making suggestions6. Warnings7. Transportation suggestions8. New ideas for spook shows9. "Coming soon" trailers and advance advertising The advice and information presented in this practical guide is intended for the performer with a working knowledge of magic. It does not supply complete working data, nor details, for every trick and illusion, as the author (rightly) supposed that the reader would possess some experience in presenting conjuring shows. That said, it does provide plenty of information to assist the performer who is fairly well versed in his or her work. The original selling price—when this hard-to-find manuscript was first released—was the equivalent of nearly $36.50 in today’s money. It's now an even better bargain with new chapters and added illustrations sprinkled throughout. Perhaps this manuscript will provide the necessary "kick in the pants" you need to get your very own Midnight Ghost Show in front of an eager public. Happy haunting! 2024 revised edition features four new chapters, plus more than a dozen added illustrations and additions. Soft covers, saddle-stitched, 24 pages plus supplement. US buyers, postage is just $1 each per additional title when you pay for your combined order from your eBay shopping cart. (To get the discount, you MUST use the "add to cart" feature for each item and when finished, pay for all your items from the shopping cart.) Foreign buyers, ask us to set up a multiple item listing for you to save on freight costs. We're happy to do it.

Price: 12 USD

Location: Lacey, Washington

End Time: 2024-08-21T14:38:58.000Z

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