Ebook - Topper's Mad, Mad Magic by Gene Anderson for Topper Martyn

Unleash Your Inner Comedian Magician

Step into the legendary world of "zany" magic with Gene Anderson's "Topper's Mad, Mad Magic," a foundational text that has inspired countless hilarious acts worldwide. Penned by the ingenious Topper Martyn, a magician celebrated across Europe and the U.S., this digital ebook is your comprehensive guide to injecting pure, unadulterated comedy into your performances. Craft an unforgettable, laugh-a-minute experience that leaves audiences roaring for more.

The Legendary "Mad, Mad Act"

Dive deep into the mechanics of the iconic "Mad, Mad Act." Topper Martyn meticulously details every aspect, from crucial costume preparation for maximum comedic impact to mastering controlled chaos. Learn laugh-provoking stunts like dropping props all over the stage, the famous collapsing table, crazy linking rings with a mind of their own, and how a microphone cord becomes a hilarious magical element. Beyond visual gags, the book covers flashes, unexpected noises, specific tricks, complete patter, music cues, lighting, and professional presentation techniques.

Mastering Laughter and Classic Routines

The madness doesn't stop there. "Topper's Mad, Mad Magic" includes an invaluable section on "How to Make People Laugh," providing psychological insights and practical advice for guaranteed audience engagement. Explore a treasure trove of comedy routines applicable to classic magical effects. Discover fresh, hilarious takes on beloved props like the Multiplying Bottles, the timeless Egg Bag, Topper's Bag Gag, side-splitting Alarm Clock stunts, clever playing card gags, surprising egg tricks, witty match gags, and even a unique "baby elephant" routine. This section alone offers a wealth of material to refresh your repertoire.

Crafting Custom Props and Professional Presentation

Topper goes the extra mile, revealing ingenious designs for custom trick tables you can make yourself. Detailed instructions are provided for "Topper’s Roll-On Table," "Topper’s Elastic-Top Table," and the transformative "Topper’s Table To Flowers." This expanded 2015 digital edition, boasting over 21,000 words across 61 pages, ensures every detail of these legendary comedy routines is at your fingertips. Whether you're a seasoned pro or aspiring entertainer, if you seek to infuse your magic with bright, wild, and utterly mad comedy, this indispensable material is your ultimate guide.

Original Specs

This is the book that has inspired most of the "zany" acts that have wowed them at magic conventions and other shows. Funny, funny stuff - but so easy for you to do, with these excellent instructions.

Topper Martyn is a lifetime magician, known all over Europe and here in the U.S. for his great ideas. In this ebook, he covers the preparation of your clothing for the act, the wild laugh-provoking dropping of stuff all over the stage, his collapsing table, crazy linking rings that are out of control, the mike cord that gets into the magic, various flashes and noises, the various tricks used in the act, complete patter, music, lights, and presentation. Plus special sections on "How to Make People Laugh," comedy routines for the Multiplying Bottles, Egg Bag, Bag Gag, a number of Alarm Clock stunts, playing card gags, egg tricks, match gags, etc., etc. including a "baby elephant." Another section covers trick tables to make. You will definitely use this material if you are looking for comedy stuff, bright, wild, mad, mad!!

• Introduction
• Foreword
• The Mad, Mad Act
  • The Costume
  • The Conjurer Lays An Egg Or How To Drop Things Without Really Trying
  • Other Properties Required
  • The Stage Setting
  • Music
  • Lighting
  • The Act
• How To Make People Laugh
• Potpourri
  • The Multiplying Bottles
  • The Egg Bag
  • Topper’s Bag Gag
  • Alarm Clock Gags
  • The Egg Trick
  • Playing Card Gags
  • Match Gags
  • Close-Ups
  • The Great Beer Drinking Feat
  • The Hat Stand
  • Hodge Podge
• Topper's Tables
  • Topper’s Roll-On Table
  • Topper’s Elastic-Top Table
  • Topper’s Table To Flowers
• Underwhelming Anecdotes
• Bibliography
• To The Reader

1st edition 1974, 54 pages; 1st digital edition 2015, 61 pages.
word count: 21147 which is equivalent to 84 standard pages of text