Handsome Jack, etc. by John Lovick (eBook)

Release Date: August 14, 2016, at Magic Live

Handsome Jack is not just a pretty face; his talent, wit, and humility make him an exceptional magic writer. Renowned magicians have praised this work:

• “This book is a vault of original, powerhouse material.” — Michael Carbonaro
• “It’s laugh-out-loud funny and filled with original routines and insightful essays that every performer should read.” — Pit Hartling
• “John Lovick is one of the most creative and intelligent magicians we know; this volume is invaluable.” — Dan & Dave Buck

Written by the charismatic Handsome Jack, with insightful footnotes by John Lovick, this book is a unique blend of humor and instruction. It features twenty complete routines for both stand-up and close-up performances, complete with scripts, histories, and performance commentary.

In addition to Jack’s engaging narratives, Lovick contributes two essential essays on scripting and persona. This deluxe 212-page hardcover edition boasts two-color text, thirty original caricatures, and an introduction by the legendary Penn & Teller. It’s a must-have collection that’s sure to captivate audiences, just like Handsome Jack himself.

Contents:

• Foreword
• Preface
• Introduction by Penn and Teller
• Bottle? Rock It!
• The Handsome Jack Lotto
• They Say It’s Your Birthday
• The 100th Dollar Bill Change
• ESSAY – Persona and Other Pieces of The Performance Puzzle
• Ten-Card Red Rover with a Black Jack Kicker
• That’s My Ring!
• A Dip into Scripture
• Handsome in Love
• President Handsome
• Chic Thief
• Saint Jack
• Hand in My Pocket
• My Dream of Mind Reading
• Houdini Outdone!
• The Reparation
• The Reparation Strikes Back
• ESSAY – Scripting and Similar Essentials
• Little House on the Scary
• Vainfabulation
• Eyes Wide Shut
• Mutilation & Restoration with an Explanation (and an Additional Restoration)