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Big Daddy Cool Inner circle 1604 Posts |
I posted this news in the Once Upon a Time forum, but figured that posters to this forum would be interested too.
A lot of people have been asking me what I have been doing with my time since I stopped actively performing in August. Well, I started writing a book called Theatrical Magic. It is a book of original theatrical scripts for close-up and stage magic, and focuses on original ideas and stories for well known commercially available tricks and illusions. Much of the material was developed during the 5-6 years that I was writing material for "Big Daddy Cool" and Swingin' At The Roxy. I am writing and illustrating the book (most people don't know that I am also an illustrator) and Bill Palmer is serving as the editor. I am including one chapter called "Other Voices" that includes contributions from Palmer, Jason Michaels and a never before published routine from Eugene Poinc! Jason Michaels said "This is too good to publish. Really, this could become a sourcebook on this subject." Thanks for the praise Jason! The book is planned for a Summer 2007 release - we are still looking for a publisher, but I am making a FREE 2 chapter Sneak Peek available to anyone who wants it. It is a .pdf file that I will be happy to e-mail to you. Just send me a request for the Sneak Peek at johnpyka@flip-side.com and I'll get it right out to you! |
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Big Daddy Cool Inner circle 1604 Posts |
Thanks Bill. I also have re-worked some chapters and finished all of the close-up stuff, I am going to shoot the new revisions over to you.
John |
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Harry Truman Regular user England 156 Posts |
Sounds great, John! I'm looking forward to seeing it published!
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coupcoupdaddy Inner circle 2466 Posts |
Your Sneak Peek got my attention..I saw DC do that piece, too. Dr. X would have the spectators do the retrieving in his variation (nothing like yours I'm certain).
Lucia
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Big Daddy Cool Inner circle 1604 Posts |
Thanks.
Well, so far the initial reviews from the Sneak Peek have been very strong! I have been writing for the last six months with only a little feedback, so to hear such good things is very energizing! |
coupcoupdaddy Inner circle 2466 Posts |
I want to read more. You please keep me informed as solstice approaches.
Lucia
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
I think that this will be a great book!!!!!! For Me
Liked the preview. I'm headed to the pet shop now!
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Big Daddy Cool Inner circle 1604 Posts |
Thanks for all the great feedback! Like everything I did get some negative feedback, which can be good too. For now, I am done sending out the Sneak Peek by e-mail. I will have it on CD Rom at Magi-Fest for any one who whats to see me there and get it. I am working on the illustrations now and the whole thing should be ready soon.
John |
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