Have you ever dreamed of becoming an illusionist? How to Be an Illusionist is a groundbreaking introductory course designed to guide you through the art of modern illusion performances in today’s entertainment landscape. Course Highlights:

• Mastering Illusions
• Essential Illusion Tools
• Fundamentals of Illusion Design and Deception

PART 2: EXPLORING POPULAR ILLUSION EFFECTS

• Productions
• Disappearances
• Transpositions
• Double Transpositions
• Transformations
• Suspensions
• Levitations
• Penetrations
• Mutilation
• Escapes

PART 3: SELECTING ILLUSION SHOW MATERIAL

• Experimenting with Simple Illusions
• Choosing Your First Illusion
• Selecting Supporting Material

PART 4: ACQUIRING ILLUSIONS

• Purchasing Illusions
• Financing Options
• Constructing Your Own Illusions
• Building from Plans

PART 5: TRANSPORTING ILLUSIONS

• ATA Flight Cases
• Basic Flight/Road Cases
• Advanced Flight/Road Cases
• Canvas and Poly-Fiber Cases
• Storing and Transporting Illusions
• Freight Forwarding Solutions

PART 6: PRODUCING THE SHOW

• Structuring Your Show
• Show Formats
• Alternative Show Concepts
• Opening Techniques for Illusion Shows

PART 7: SUPPORT FOR YOUR SHOW

• Building Your Support Team
• Prop Movement and Staging Techniques
• Basic Sound Design for Illusion Shows
• Music Selection
• Lighting Essentials for Illusion Shows
• Creating a Cue Sheet
• Costuming Tips

PART 8: PRACTICE AND REHEARSAL

• Effective Practice Techniques
• Rehearsal Strategies
• On-stage Cue Systems for Illusionists

PART 9: ILLUSION PERFORMANCE STRATEGIES

• Performance Tips
• Enhancing Your Show
• Differentiating Your Performance
• Executing Your Show

PART 10: EMBRACING THE MODERN ILLUSIONIST

• Distinguishing Between Illusionists and Magicians
• Four Key Differences in Modern Magic and Illusions
• Essential Skills for Success as a Modern Illusionist

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES