
JOHN CARNEY · PRINTED WORKS
Magic by Design
Study, practice, and presentation.
A practical workbook on study, practice, original material, scripts, characters, and presentation, with assignments to put the ideas to work.
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Study & practice
Get more from your study and practice.
Create & refine
Develop material, solve problems, and set goals for advancement.
Presentation
Write scripts and create compelling characters.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Study the craft.
Explore the thinking.
A workbook of practical essays and assignments for magicians who want to improve their craft.
John explores effective study and practice, developing new material, solving problems, creating distinctive presentations, writing scripts, and building characters. Each topic invites you to apply the advice to your own magic.
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