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Character Development Books
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Be A Clown! - Pipkin
Includes lots of tips on character development, costuming, funny walks, makeup, props, clown skills, performing, skits and it comes with your own clown nose!
112-page photo-illustrated paperback.
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Birthday Party Business, The - Fife
Features guidance on all aspects of entertaining, from character development, working with kids, storytelling, magic, puppetry,
clowning, ballooning, face painting and party games to booking, contracts, business skills and marketing.
Includes a resource list and samples of contracts, business cards, as well as comedy skits and party routines. 206-page, photo/illustrated paperback.
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NEW! Book of Visual Comedy - Page
The Book of Visual Comedy is an invaluable resource for enteratiners of every description: magicians, comedians, clowns, speakers, variety entertainers, M.C.'s; performers of all kinds will find fantastic, time-tested material between these covers.
Learn dozens of funny situations, stunts, and expressions that will have them rolling in the aisles. No special props or devices are required. For the most part, these gut-busters can be performed at the drop of a hat, on a moment's notice.
This book can serve as a source of inspiration for developing your own hilarious act, or as a jumping-off point for creating an amusing, thrilling moment or two of light-hearted fun.
123-page, illustrated, perfect bound paperback, 7x10".
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Clown In You, The - Snowberg
This book contains basic information on clown character, makeup application, costuming,
wigs and many other topics to help develop or improve your entire clown character. Detailed, easy to read guide to
clowning is worthwhile for both beginners and experienced clowns. 120-page, photo paperback.
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Clowning Wherever We Can - Snowberg
Performance opportunities are everywhere, but how do you find them, and how do you "work" them?
This book provides readers with hints on clowning in hospitals, nursing homes, and theaters. It provides tried and tested
methods for clowning at company picnics, in hospitals and nursing homes, and on holidays. 58-page paperback.
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Creative Clowning - Fife
One of the most concise, idea filled book on the art of clowning ever written.
Includes chapters on chapters the art of clowning, clown face, mime, balloons, music and more - every topic is covered in detail.
223-page photo/illustrated paperback.
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Creative Kidtalk - Ginn
A brand new book that is a must for every kidshow performer’s library!
You’ll find ten chapters of practical advice based on the experiences of three fulltime kidshow pros – David Ginn, Sammy Smith and Steve Taylor – all aimed at helping you become the best children’s entertainer possible!
Chapters/topics include: Audience Participation, Treating Audience Helpers With Respect, Sucker Tricks For Kids, Entertaining Preschoolers, Working Outdoor Shows, Adult Volunteers In Kidshows, Mixing Messages With Magic, New Twists On Old Tricks, and Entertaining Adults At Kidshows.
144-page photo/illustrated paperback.
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NEW! Holding Audience Attention - Wilbur
Have you ever listened to a dynamic speaker or performer who immediately aroused the audience's attention and kept them spellbound for the entire presentation? How do they do it? What is their magic formula?
In this book you will learn the secrets used by professional speakers and performers to quickly grab and hold an audience's attention. You will learn how to speak and act with confidence, substance, and power.
Whether you are simply giving a talk at a local meeting or have goals of becoming a paid speaker or performer, this book will show you how to present yourself and your material like a professional.
L. Perry Wilbur is the author of 25 books and thousands of articles. He is a former advertising copywriter, consultant, and university instructor. He is a nationally known professional speaker and the winner of two George Washington Honor Awards.
176-page paperback.
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How to Be Really Funny - Stolzenberg
Teaches the secrets of high-energy, hilarious comedy. Learn to use verbal and physical
techniques to keep your audience roaring with laughter. If you are an experienced comedian, this book will sharpen
your skills. If you're not a pro, this book will help you look ad act like one. 128-page illustrated paperback.
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Improve With Improv! - Jones
This guide to improvisation and character development is a complete improv curriculum program divided into twenty class-length workshops.
Each workshop contains carefully selected exercises designed to help students focus on one aspect of a character's personality.
Learn how to create characters from your own imaginations through the use of solo and ensemble pantomime, physicalization, vocal techniques, props, and more.
Gestures, facial expressions, voice and body language are studied separately. Many ensemble sketches are included.
135-page photo/illustrated paperback.
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Mime Book, The - Kipnis
Step-by-step instructions on movement, expression, attitude and exercise are used to
teach anyone to be an excellent mime. Includes both the how and the why, from basic exercises to full pantomimes,
everything you need to know to be a silent storyteller. 202 page, photo/illustrated paperback.
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Mime Time - Feder
A book of routines and performance tips by Happy Jack Feder.
Includes forty-five complete mime routines for performers of all ages adaptable to audiences of different types.
This book may be used as a class text or a library resource.
In addition to the wide variety of routines for solo and ensemble presentation, are technique suggestions and ideas about makeup, props, staging, where and when to perform, and teamwork!
190 page, illustrated paperback.
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