The Magic Circle in London praised my latest book, HOW TO MAKE LOVE THE STEVE SPILL WAY, calling it “the book of the decade.” While that might be a bit much, who am I to disagree with such esteemed critics? Their review appeared in the May 29, 2019, edition of the Magic Circular.

My wife, Bozena, claims I’m the funniest magician alive. As her husband, she may be biased, but given her deep understanding of me, there might be some truth to it.

With fifty years as a comedy magician, I’ve experienced the highs and lows of life. I’ve performed at casinos, corporate events, and social gatherings, and for over twenty years, I’ve hosted my own show at Magicopolis in Santa Monica. This journey has equipped me with insights that surpass what you’d find in five or six books from the Magic Castle library. My new masterwork, MAGIC IS MY WEED, is packed with invaluable knowledge.

This book is crafted to elevate your creativity, offering practical techniques for improvisation as a comedy magician. Unlike traditional stand-up comics or sketch actors, my methods focus on spontaneous performance. You’ll discover a reliable callback system with tags that you can implement immediately. If that sounds confusing, this book is for you. I share innovative strategies for connecting with diverse audiences, including singles, kids, seniors, and corporate groups, all while enhancing engagement and creativity.

Additionally, you’ll receive twelve audience-tested routines designed to bridge the gap between your current skills and your aspirations. These routines come complete with detailed gestures, nuances, methods, and laugh-inducing scripts that guarantee results. Here are the twelve routines included:

MINDREADING GOOSE

GRAB N STAB

MUNCHIES A spectator selects a restaurant menu and mentally orders a meal, while the magician divines the appetizer, entrée, and dessert, culminating in a surprising finish.

POTHEAD A crowd-favorite Miser’s Dream routine featuring six silver dollars, a pot, and a large spoon, concluding with a dinner-plate-sized coin.

BIZ CARD BUNCO Seven minutes of solid entertainment where a spectator adopts a new identity, and you reveal their innermost thoughts.

AN AROUSING DOUSING A spectator uses a dousing rod that unexpectedly locates hidden water among a sea of whisky.

BROKEN MIRROR A chilling message appears on a broken mirror, captivating the audience with its surprising story.

CUB An innovative routine using a golden Cub Scout neckerchief and slide as a metaphor for unwanted mail-order items, filled with comedy and magic across eight phases.

THE RENAISSANCE NUDE This routine combines artistry and humor, featuring a triptych painting and a surprising nude finish.

GROUPIE A volunteer imagines herself at a concert, and as the artist’s music plays, a record cover rises, revealing a poster with all the concert details.

WASTE NOT A unique restoration effect that keeps audiences guessing, without the use of newspapers or typical methods.

RICE PAPER A perfected two-person routine that has dazzled audiences in over 20,000 performances.

MAGIC IS MY WEED includes everything a book should: 287 sequentially numbered pages, ink, binding, and a hardcover—all at no extra charge!