Life Savers by Michael Weber (Book): A remarkable compilation of spontaneous miracles perfect for those moments when you’re asked to perform on the spot.
Michael Weber presents a diverse array of techniques and routines that utilize everyday items found in various settings. These performances can be effortlessly improvised in locations such as offices, restaurants, bars, or even during casual outings with friends. Improvised vs. Impromptu: A clear distinction is made in the introduction. The Expert at the Dinner Table:
- You’re Uri
- Coffee Machine
- Hiding McBride
- A Man for All Seasonings
- Tear for Two (Ray Kosby)
- Hot Production Item
- Off the Deep End
- Change of Seasons
- Sub-Strategy:
- Swatch This
- The One-Two Punch
- Moxie
- Thoughts of Tom Jacobsen
- Down With Safety
- An End to Pindemonium
- Knot the Truth
- Knocked for a Loop
- Offhand Penetration:
- Working Without a Grant
- 5 Cent Ring on Stick
- Q-tip
- Powers of Dimness
- Penny Candy (Eric Maurin)
- The Laying on of Hands
- Crosswords
- Directory Assistants By One’s Own Devices:
- Satan’s Serviette
- United Divinations
- Improvised Pulls
- The Wrigley Device
- Flame Thrower:
- Undercover Transposition
- To Feed Many
- The Cap in the Bottle
- Sight of Hand
- Dispensed Deception
- Appealing Illusion
- Just the Fax
- The Ship in the Bottle
- 20th Century Ten:
- A Better Mousetrap
- Stretching It
- Four Dollars in Change