Gags, Routines and Patter by Sid Lorraine - Book

Some entries include just patter ideas for commercial products, and the actual working of the effect or secret is not provided. Other entries provide a full routine with description of how to make up the effect along with patter and presentation. The last section includes almost 200 one-liners and gags. Contents: 7 Foreword: on the proper use of patter9 Atomic Candle: patter ideas for the vanishing candle9 A Grown Up A B C: full routine and explanation provided - magician picks letter cards that spell selected word13 The Vanishing Wand: routine using the vanishing wand gimmick with some productions and humorous patter14 Milk In Light Bulb: full routine and patter for this commercial item16 Temple Screen: general patter and ideas for the Grant production screen17 Card In Balloon: patter can be used for any card in balloon apparatus19 The Professor's Nightmare: alternative patter for this rope routine; details of trick not provided20 Rising Cards: patter lines for most any rising cards t