Description
“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
The most eagerly anticipated book of the New Millennium. Don Alan’s landmark work
has finally been fully and dramatically captured in multi-faceted, multi-mediated
form by Jon Racherbaumer, and L & L Publishing is proud to offer a vital masterwork
written the way magic books should be written. Not only are all of Don Alan’s
signature tricks explained in meticulous detail, but his unique format, important
sub-text, psychology and presentation – the life-blood of what set Don Alan apart
from the rest – is fully explained. These are the aspects which made his entertaining
routines the prevailing paradigm of 20th Century Close-up Magic. You will get
an inside look at what made Don Alan the most talked about and most copied close-up
entertainer of all time. And you will learn the whys and hows of his synergistic
routine-making and the all-important underlying themes: the Circle of Fun, the
uses of environmental and personal spaces, picking players, timing, control, momentum,
interrogation strategy, and much more.
The stunning volume contains 309 pages, 330 freeze-frame photos and 41 items,
including Don Alan’s professional Pretty Sneaky Act, which is comprised of 13
action-packed, fully-developed presentations. Also included are introductions
by Eugene Burger and Ron Bauer, a retrospective review of Don Alan’s Magic Ranch
television series, two behind-the-scenes, candid, and thought-provoking interviews
with Don and 16 scrapbook photos.
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!
TRANSCRIPT 1
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!
TRANSCRIPT 2
FINAL LOADS
Sneaky Things To Remember
Fun Scales
Capsule Chronology
Bibliography & Filmography
