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Paul Romhany V.I.P. Canada 800 Posts |
The largest book of it's kind will soon be here - over 450 pages and over 53 contributors from around the world.
for more info visit: http://www.paulromhanymagic.com THE REAL DEAL - Survival Guide For Magicians by Paul Romhany This book has been in the making for over 25 YEARS! 450 pages and 52 contributors from all over the world. "Anyone who want's to be a pro worker and learn from one of the best, this is the bible and you won't get better.Paul has covered everything in detail from A to Z. This is one of the finest books of its kind.Wish this was out when I started as a performer. Highly recommended a must in everyone's library get it before they run out." Neal Scryer "A book EVERY SINGLE magician should own, this contains the REAL secrets to making a living as a magician" Andrew Gerard "A practical, comprehensive book on how to be prepared and deal with all the mishaps and disasters that all entertainers experience. A book I couldn't put down." Richard Webster For the past 25 years Paul Romhany has been traveling the world working every gig you can imagine. From a headline act on cruise ships, television to trade-shows and close-up in restaurants. This book contains the REAL SECRETS to making a living from performing magic. It is FILLED with hints, tips and stories on every subject you can imagine. It also contains antidotes from some of his travels that have happened to him during his amazing and illustrious career. During the very early part of his career Paul was fortunate enough to tour with some legends of magic who shared advice that has remained with Paul since. From these experiences to his present day travels where in the first three months of 2012 he flew over 200 hours to perform around the world, Paul reveals the REAL DEAL when it comes to making a living as a magician. This is a book that contains information that is worth more than ANY book you'll buy on tricks. An essential book for every entertainer. If you study this book you'll be prepared for any eventuality. This book also contains stories and advice from other professionals including:- David Seebach, Jon Allen Matthew Fallon Adrian Saw Bev Bergeron Vince Haines Shawn Farquhar Peter Mennie Dennis Michael Don Campbell Ray Lum Lon Mandrake Jon Kaplan Eugene Lim Jack Poulter Bill Bishop Mike Super Glen Foster Randy Charach Paul Long Geoff Williams Chris Cox Steve Warburton Jamie Bentley DR. P MAGIC Ben Robinson Christopher Berry Jim Kleefield Cris Johnson David J Greene TC Tahoe John Fitzsimmons Kyle Peron Tim Scarbrough Joe Leo Richard Webster Alan Watson Michael James Samuel Lamerson Peter Mennie Michael Grandinetti Wayne Rogers James M. Ridner Peter Loughran Nickey Fynn Danny Archer Carl Andrews Eric Buss Nick Lewin Keith Fields George F. Ledo Contents Foreword by Ben Robinson A Few Stories From The Road And Sea On the road at twenty!- Ricki Dunnʼs Advice! Be Prepared! Contact Lenses! the trusty thumb tip! passports and visa! The Commando Act! Short Contracts! The China Gig! The Amway Crowd! A Funny Story! An Act or a Show - Whats the Difference?! Television Stories! Great Advice! Microphone stories Clean Shoes Donʼt take anything for granted TRAVEL TIPS PACKING FOR THE CRUISE GIG General Travel Tips Top Apps for Travel Two MUST HAVE APPS Using Your Mobile Device Overseas My Perfect Performing Case General performing tips for beginners FLYING TIPS Tips for Avoiding Jet lag Advance Seat Assignment Advance Attention to Safety Advice for Traveling Alone Air Quality Air Sickness Airplane Temperature Aisle Seat or Not? Allow for Delays Between Flights A Use for Bookmarks Collect air-points Avoid Headaches and Ear Blockages Avoid Liquid Shampoo and Laundry Detergent Avoid Stiff Muscles Backpack Essentials Baggage Care and Attention Bring Your Own Headphones Budget Water Sense Butter Too Cold? Chamomile for Jitters Chapped Lips? Check In for your Flight Online Choosing the Right Luggage Cut out the Middleman and Contact the Airline Top Brass Deep Vein Thrombosis on Long Haul Flights Do not Delay! If you Lose Your Ticket, Report it Immediately Dress Presentably for Upgrades Essentials for Carry On Evian Spray Fear of Flying? Food on the Plane Free Luggage Labels to the Rescue Getting the Meal You Want Ginger for Motion Sickness Help your Bags Arrive with You How to Get Some Sleep on Your Flight Identify Your Bags as Fragile Jet Lag Rule: One Hour Equals One Day Keep Track of Your Luggage with a Wireless Luggage Finder Miscellaneous Tips for Air Travel Moderation is the Key Noise-Canceling Headphones Prevent Lost Luggage Protect Your Film Protect Your Purse or bag Remove Your Shoes Safety of Airline Water Several Packing Tips to Make Your Flights Easier Tips for Contact Lens Wearers Travel Mistakes to Avoid HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE MAGICIAN How To Become A Better Performer! Making More Money From Magic Never Stop Learning When You're Using a Microphone Do a sound check Know how the microphone works The lavaliere mike: Clip Rig Set-Up The lectern mike: position yourself properly Stand with good posture Don't crowd the mike A Guide To Buying A P.A. System Portable Sound System for Performers When You're Performing, Your Voice Can Be Your Most Important Tool You Can Control Your Fear Of Performing in Public Keep Your Audience's Attention Stage Etiquette Theatre Terms you should know LIGHTING TERMS Check Out The Room Before You Perform Maintain You Health while on the Road How To Exercise While Traveling In A Vehicle Tips for touring your own show More Touring Tips The Checklist Facing the Hostile Audience PROMOTIONAL TIPS Tips for better business cards Tips on Self-Promotion How to use your website to get work Social media tips for performers Tips For Radio Interview TIPS AND STORIES FROM FRIENDS OVER FIFTY contributions from professionals all over the world.
"life is like a movie ... you write your own ending" - Kermit the Frog
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EVILDAN Inner circle 1279 Posts |
If I had to narrow my magical library down to 10 books, this would be on the shelf.
This is by far the most valuable book I've read for ANY working performer even though some of the info is more geared specifically towards magicians. I once read that when they write an artificial intelligence program for robots, they have to put in a lot of "white logic" (not sure if that's the correct term). It's the stuff that we just know through living. For example, we know that if we tilt a glass of water too much, water will begin to spill over the edge. We know this because we handle and drink liquid out of glasses on a regular basis. This knowledge allows us to hold and carry a glass of water during a party in someone's house without having the carpet become a waterlogged mess. Black logic would be directions programming a robot on how to pick up a glass of water. White logic is that knowledge of spill/not spill that has to be programmed so that a robot can pick up a glass of water and manuever it around without spilling it. And yet, we just know it and don't even give it a second thought. Your act and your booking dates are the black logic. Everything else that makes you a seasoned pro is the white logic. This book is like all that VALUABLE white logic, that practical advice that makes your life easier, that information that you gather over the years of performing on the road, all in one spot. It's the stuff that's just usually passed along amongst friends during conversation. It's the stuff you don't read about it books. Well that's all changed. It's in this book!!!! There's advice on how to pack for travelling, travelling on airplanes, what to do if you get to a gig and your luggage with props went somewhere else, passports, contact lenses, cell phones, shoes, stiff muscles, chapped lips, etc. I'm sure some of those never even crossed your mind. BUT, they are important and can factor in whether your show is a success and whether you get repeat bookings. There is advice for becoming a better performer, how to talk into a microphone, layout of a stage so you don't look like an idiot when you get to work with a professional theater crew, promotional tips, how to make more money, how to carry your gear, etc. This is then followed by MORE advice and tips from OVER 50 professional magicians. So you don't get just one person's knowledge and advice. You are getting advice from over 50 professionals. It's an easy read and once you start you won't want to put it down. Grab yourself a highlighter before you do open the book, you'll need it. I can't recommend this book enough. It's just that good. It is "The Real Deal."
by EVILDAN....
"The Coin Board Book" - moves and routines with the coin panel board. - http://www.lybrary.com/the-coin-board-book-p-827955.html "SLASHER - A Horror Whodunnit" - a bizarre close-up routine based on Bob Neale's "Sole Survivor." PM me for more info. "Zombie Town" - a packet effect about how a small town turned into zombies. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nzJhcoJtyOM |
DougNicols Special user 846 Posts |
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M Sini Inner circle 1359 Posts |
Is this an actual book or an e-book?
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EVILDAN Inner circle 1279 Posts |
Real paper.
by EVILDAN....
"The Coin Board Book" - moves and routines with the coin panel board. - http://www.lybrary.com/the-coin-board-book-p-827955.html "SLASHER - A Horror Whodunnit" - a bizarre close-up routine based on Bob Neale's "Sole Survivor." PM me for more info. "Zombie Town" - a packet effect about how a small town turned into zombies. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nzJhcoJtyOM |
M Sini Inner circle 1359 Posts |
Thanks for the info!
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misterillusion Special user Roseville, California 748 Posts |
It is a good book with lots of "hands on" information including marketing. It is kind of like sitting in a coffee shop with a huge group of magicians each giving their advice about the business part of show business. I am about 2/3 of the way through the book and enjoy it very much. Totally different than any of my other books on business or magic.
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paw Loyal user 265 Posts |
Hey Guys,
Patrick here (from Murphy’s Magic Supplies Inc.). I just finished Paul’s new Book The Real Deal. I have to say there are just a handful of books I feel every magician should own and this is one of them! I rarely come out and make a statement like this but this book is definitely a must have along with; Strong Magic by Darwin Ortiz Maximum Entertainment by Ken Webber Five Points by Juan Tamariz Show Doctor by Jeff McBride Foundations by Eberhard Riese Fitzkee Trilogy by Dariel Fitzkee GREAT JOB Paul!! |
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