Clown Magic

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Summary: Summary of Book
Review: Clowning is fun. Magic is fun. Putting the two together doubles the fun and enjoyment. In this book you will learn how to effectively combine the humor and funny antics of clowning with the thrill and enchantment of magic.

This is not simply a book about clowning, nor is it just a book of comedy magic tricks. It is a guide on how to be entertainingly funny using magical effects and offbeat stunts in a clownish way.

Subjects covered include: how to mix clowning and magic, creatig laughter, working wtih children, comedy warm-ups, audience participation techniques, magicl fun with kids, covering mistakes, clown stunts, silly close-up gags, super sight gags, running gags, walk-around clowning, birthday party fun, clown magic on stage, and more. The book is loaded with hundreds of tried and tested comedy effects with dozens of complete clown magic skits and routines.

David Ginn is an award-winning magician and children's entertainer. Millions of people throughout the world have enjoyed his brand of fun and humor in performances on stage and on television. A popular lecturer and author, he has written and produced over 50 books, tapes, and videos on magic and comedy.

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Summary: A very good book for school performers
Review: David Ginn is one of the premier school performers in the United States. He teaches and lectures about magic and school show creation all over the United States. This book tells, in a simple, easy-to-read style, how to do a number of easy magical tricks that don't require a lot of skill or manipulation to perform. But it is not enough to be able to do the tricks. One must also be entertaining while doing them. This book helps performers to be entertaining and funny while performing magic. And that is a pretty amazing stunt all by itself!

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Summary: A "must have" resource for all skill levels of clowning
Review: David Ginn's CLOWN MAGIC is well written and beautifully illustrated, giving the reader a wealth of information. He covers a wide variety of "magic" skills from the presentation to the actual production of the illusion. This is a must for those in the clowning/magic entertainment field.

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Summary: A "must have" resource for all skill levels of clowning
Review: David Ginn's CLOWN MAGIC is well written and beautifully illustrated, giving the reader a wealth of information. He covers a wide variety of "magic" skills from the presentation to the actual production of the illusion. This is a must for those in the clowning/magic entertainment field.

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Summary: Magic for clowns - how-to & why-to
Review: Incredibly highly recommended! Although a comedy magician (not a clown - there is a difference!), David Ginn clearly understands the difference, and has adapted many of his magic skits to a clown's world. Among his other credentials, he's taught at the UW-La Crosse Clown Camp.

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Summary: Magic for clowns - how-to & why-to
Review: Incredibly highly recommended! Although a comedy magician (not a clown - there is a difference!), David Ginn clearly understands the difference, and has adapted many of his magic skits to a clown's world. Among his other credentials, he's taught at the UW-La Crosse Clown Camp.

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Summary: The Best
Review: This is a very good book. It teaches you a lot on clowning not just funny magic tricks but also how to behave as a clown. This book was very helpful to me and I'm shure it will be helpful to you to. If you are thinking of buying a clowning book, this one should be at the top of your list.