Transformations Creating Magic Out of Tricks by Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Hass

"In Transformations: Creating Magic Out of Tricks, Lawrence Hass uncovers some of the higher secrets for creating strong, entertaining performances of magic. Drawing on over fifteen years of experience as a performer and as an award-winning teacher of college courses on magic performance, Dr. Hass shows that being an excellent magician does not reside in knowing lots of 'tricks,' but rather in the thoughtful application of psychological and theatrical principles that transform our best tricks into experiences of magic." From Eugene Burger:"This is a wonderful book written by a very talented performer and master teacher. It is full of secrets: great tricks and thoughtful scripts, and also the subtle strategies of presentation and psychology that will make you a better, more engaging magician. Prepare yourself: you and your magic are likely to be transformed." From the Foreword by Jeff McBride:"In the following pages, not only will you gain a deeper insight into the history and the myste