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Cover: Softcover, Moderate Wear
Pages:  Clean
 
Nelms offers a sweeping exploration of presentation in magic—going far beyond tricks to deliver a full curriculum in stagecraft and audience engagement:
 
Performance Philosophy
He delves into the deeper question of why magic matters—distinguishing mere deception from true conviction and meaningful entertainment
 
Technique, Misdirection & Patter
The book covers practical aspects such as misdirection, controlling audience focus, crafting patter, and the effective use of assistants
 
Body Language & Stage Presence
Nelms offers exacting guidance on posture, movement, positioning, and even the proper etiquette for mundane actions—like picking up a dropped object—to elevate the impact of one's performance
 
Routines
Roughly 60 routines are interspersed throughout, ranging from simple card impromptu effects to large-scale illusions like sudden appearances, used as illustrative tools for his theories
 
Visual Support
Nearly 200 illustrations accompany the text, helping to visualize key concepts in a clear and practical way