Standing Up on Stage Volume 4: Feats of Skill and Danger by Scott Alexander

STANDING UP ON STAGE – DVD SERIES A comprehensive masterclass for perfecting your performance

Volume Four – Skill and Danger In this fourth installment of the five-volume series, Scott explores how incorporating elements of skill and danger can significantly elevate the atmosphere, rhythm, and engagement of your show. The Director’s Guide section delves into the role of musicality, offering insights on how to effectively integrate music to enhance audience experience. Additionally, Scott discusses sound systems and microphone techniques. In the Character Development chapter, he highlights the significance of authenticity, vulnerability, and emotional connections, guiding you on how to infuse these essential elements into your performances.

This DVD features four meticulously detailed opening tricks, including:

• CARD MANIPULATION: Discover visually striking yet simple manipulation sequences demonstrated through Scott’s live performance at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
• EGGS AND GLASSES: Adapted from Emil Jarrow’s Vaudeville act, Scott presents this often-overlooked effect as a pure manipulation piece.
• MATCHES MELT: A clever and contemporary twist on Terry Seabrooke’s Cigarette in Coat, suitable for both adult and family audiences.
• NEEDLE THROUGH ARM: Scott reveals his ingenious method for executing this thrilling act of danger right before the spectators’ eyes, showcasing how magicians craft realistic illusions.

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