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Sleights, Camera, Action! - Strategies for Effective Television Magic Ebook

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Unlock the secrets to a successful performance on television with our new book, Sleights, Camera, Action! -  Strategies for Effective Television Magic.

Performing magic on television comes with its own set of unique challenges and demands, but with the right preparation, you can face these challenges with confidence. Michael Close has helped produce 164 hours of network television. In Sleights, Camera, Action: Strategies for Effective Television Magic, he shares invaluable insights gained from helping hundreds of magicians succeed in front of the camera.

This comprehensive ebook is your go-to guide for preparing to perform magic on TV, and will equip you with the tools you need. While the information offered applies to any TV appearance, the ebook focuses on local talk shows, the most common venue for many magicians.

What You'll Learn:

  • How to prepare for television magic: Overcome the unique challenges TV presents through intelligent preparation.
  • Understanding TV restrictions: Learn what works and what doesn't work on TV.
  • Repertoire selection: Learn how to adapt your material for television.
  • Behind-the-scenes insights: Learn to interact effectively with the people behind the cameras.

From prepping for your appearance to ensuring your magic shines on screen, Michael Close covers every aspect of television magic with clarity and expertise.

What's Inside:

  • Introduction
  • What Show? (Venue Matters)
  • What Are You Selling? (Crafting Your TV Persona)
  • Restrictions of Television Magic
  • Choosing the Right Repertoire
  • Due Diligence: Research & Preparation
  • That Secret Something
  • Behind the Scenes at the Studio
  • Performing on Network TV

With your purchase, you'll receive two files for easy reading:

  1. A PDF for quick access on any device and printing.
  2. An eBook (EPUB file) optimized for tablets and e-readers.

Expert Praise:

“Mike has the intellectual and creative agility, and the patience, to translate his many decades of unique magic experience onto a contemporary canvas. No one comes away from a session with Mike any other than better for it.”From the Foreword by Lincoln Hiatt, Executive Producer, Penn & Teller: Fool Us

“If there are more seasons of FU (we are the number-one show on the network), I will make this book required reading for everyone coming on. Don’t do your first or another TV spot without reading this book.”From the Foreword by Penn Jillette

With Sleights, Camera, Action, you'll be fully equipped to deliver a polished, professional magic performance on television. Prepare, perform, and amaze with confidence!

Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the most experienced TV magic consultants in the industry. Download your copy today and get ready for the spotlight!

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RM
10/01/2024
RYAN M.
Canada Canada

A must read!

If you (plan to) perform in front of a camera, read this book! It’s a no-nonsense playbook that will help you prepare for the moment you have worked so hard for. Your magic will thank you.

MD
09/26/2024
Marc D.
United States United States

What a valuable text this is for anyone thinking about performing on TV

This book is not big in page count, but it is big where it really counts. Mike has more experience than most on the subject of making magic for television. In this book he shares that knowledge with you. Regardless of the type of TV performing you are going to do, you will find incredibly valuable information here. I can speak from experience...Mike helped me improve my performances on Fool Us and that was worth more than even appearing on the show. If you want to perform on TV, you need this book!

PN
09/26/2024
Peter N.
Sweden Sweden

Thin publication with good but basic advice

I have no doubt that this publication contains very good advice and valuable insights from a knowledgeable man. However, I would’ve expected a longer and more in depth discussion. This is more of a pamphlet than an ebook.

09/30/2024

MichaelClose.com

Hi Peter: You write, “I would’ve expected a longer and more in depth discussion.” What topics do you feel I did not discuss adequately? I would be happy to expand the book in an update (which would be free to purchasers), but what I’ve included is exactly what you need to know (and think about) before you perform on television. Every chapter of the book addresses a question or problem for you (the performer) to solve. The time to begin working on those questions/problems is right now, so you are prepared if you are contacted to be on TV. Because the goal of being on TV is to promote you and your brand, I cannot (without having a personal consultation) offer specific solutions to adapting your script or your repertoire. I can only explain the things you need to think about. The goal is for the reader to establish their unique personality and brand through the routine they perform on TV. Any repertoire I might suggest would weaken that goal. The same holds for the due diligence chapter. Everyone’s experience will be different, depending on the talk shows in their area. For me to do a post mortem on any particular show doesn’t help you when you have to do your own evaluations. In every chapter, I tell you what you need to accomplish, but I cannot do the work for you. Feel free to reach out to me personally (mail@michaelclose.com) if I can be of further assistance.