Presenting Dynamite in a Small Package by Doc Dixon <\/b><\/p>\n
“The other magicians laughed at me when I said was doing 25+ minutes on stage with only a deck of cards and a marker, but their laughter turned to awe when the audience CHEERED for my show!” <\/i><\/p>\n
A real world in the Trenches Review: <\/b><\/p>\n
This in the Trenches Review of the act in Dynamite in a Small Package <\/b> comes from cruise ship comedy magician, Michael Misko. Early on I had sent Michael a review\/proof copy for his opinions. Recently I received this text from him. <\/p>\n
“Dynamite in a Small Package will premiere this evening on the Crown Princess.”<\/i><\/p>\n
Now I admit, I was surprised. Sure, he read the preview of the book. We have discussed it for months. But to put it in his show that soon after reading it?? <\/b><\/p>\n
The next morning, I get this text: “Bro. It killed.” <\/i><\/p>\n
I asked him, “What can I share with my Dixon Magic audience, about the book?” <\/i><\/p>\n
Michael replied, “In 25 minutes, with one deck of cards, this set puts the focus exactly where it belongs, squarely on the relationship between audience and magician.”<\/i><\/p>\n
“Holding court with your crowd has been made easy by following the personality-first structure of Doc’s routine. It delivers powerful magical moments, culminating with the arguably the greatest card trick ever devised for the stand-up entertainer. You need to have Dynamite in your back pocket…it will simultaneously lighten your gig bag and increase your pay load.” <\/i><\/p>\n
Dynamite in a Small Package<\/b>, is my new 60+ page book teaching a five routine complete act for stage. All that’s required is a deck of cards, a marker, two minutes of prep, and it’s show time! <\/p>\n
More than teaching how to do the tricks, it teaches how and why a typical audience (like an after-dinner show) can be entertained for up to 20 minutes with so little in the way of props with the routines taught in the book. <\/p>\n
“Dynamite comes in small packages. An expression meaning that very powerful things can often come from small sources.”<\/b> <\/p>\n
So how can a magic act play to big audiences with few props? <\/p>\n
One, smart routine selection. <\/p>\n
Two (or is it a subset of one?), performing routines where the interaction with the audience members is the source of the entertainment. <\/p>\n
Then the show isn’t about a 3-1\/2-inch x 2-1\/2-inch x 3\/4-inch deck of cards. It’s about several feet and hundreds of pounds of PEOPLE. <\/b>Last I checked that’s even bigger than a Zig Zag. And all you’re packing for it is a deck of cards and a marker. <\/p>\n
Think about some of the most memorable moments for your shows over the years. I bet nearly all of them are when an audience member – not a prop – did something that was extra entertaining. <\/p>\n
Wouldn’t it be best to design an act from the ground up that produced those kinds of moments? And as a bonus, the props fit in your hand? <\/p>\n
If you enjoyed my book “The Show Is the Mother of Invention – Advice on Packing Small, Playing Big & Living Large”, then you’ll love Dynamite in A Small Package. <\/b> It’s a deep dive into applying those principals in these five routines. <\/p>\n
If you want to do some of the Dynamite in a Small Package <\/b> act or all of it … <\/p>\n
If you want this to be your go to emergency stand up set … <\/p>\n
If you want to have several stage routines that give the perception of skill … <\/p>\n
If you want to learn routines, skills, and concepts that will improve your entire act … <\/p>\n
…You want this book. <\/p>\n
Table of Contents <\/b><\/p>\n
Introduction <\/p>\n
Rules & Goals <\/p>\n
The (Real) Methods <\/p>\n
The Act & Routines <\/p>\n
The Non-Pre-Show <\/p>\n
Faster Than the World’s Fastest Trick <\/b>
A quick, very visible opener ending with a strong laugh<\/p>\n
Seeing Right Through You <\/b>
The lie detector premise with over the top, yet logical, finish. Involves 3 spectators and pseudo-X-rays. Lays the ground for hilarious spectator comedy. <\/p>\n
Trying Desperately Hard to Find a Four of a Kind <\/b>
Cut to four of a kind with handling that plays to the back row and has built in comedy from repeat failures. Learn the double lift that is made for stage. <\/p>\n
A Trip with a Signed Card <\/b>
A signed card moves here, there, not there, climaxing with multiple cards to mouth <\/p>\n
Cards Across with Selections <\/b>
Two spectators cause 3 selected cards to go invisibly from one person to the other. No dupes needed. Learn the extremely useful multiple<\/b> card top change. <\/p>\n
Extras <\/b> – Suggestions to add just a little to make the routine play even bigger. <\/p>\n
Bonus<\/b>: Like my last 2 books, a password protected link for another great discussion and exploration of this book with great magician and even better friend, Michael Misko. <\/p>\n
ORDER NOW TO MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR DYNAMITE! <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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