{"product_id":"dynamite-in-a-small-package-by-doc-dixon-book","title":"Dynamite In A Small Package by Doc Dixon - Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresenting Dynamite in a Small Package by Doc Dixon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA real world in the Trenches Review:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis in the Trenches Review of the act in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamite in a Small Package\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomes 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Dynamite in a Small Package will premiere this evening on the Crown Princess.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow I admit, I was surprised. Sure, he read the preview of the book. We have discussed it for months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut to put it in his show that soon after reading it??\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe next morning, I get this text: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Bro. It killed.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI asked him, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What can I share with my Dixon Magic audience, about the book?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael replied, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamite in a Small Package\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Dynamite comes in small packages. An expression meaning that very powerful things can often come from small sources.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo how can a magic act play to big audiences with few props?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne, smart routine selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo (or is it a subset of one?), performing routines where the interaction with the audience members is the source of the entertainment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen the show isn't about a 3-1\/2-inch x 2-1\/2-inch x 3\/4-inch deck of cards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's about several feet and hundreds of pounds of PEOPLE.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLast 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWouldn'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?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you enjoyed my book \"The Show Is the Mother of Invention - Advice on Packing Small, Playing Big \u0026amp; Living Large\", then you'll love \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamite in A Small Package.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a deep dive into applying those principals in these five routines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to do some of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamite in a Small Package\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eact or all of it ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want this to be your go to emergency stand up set ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to have several stage routines that give the perception of skill ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to learn routines, skills, and concepts that will improve your entire act ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e...You want this book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRules \u0026amp; Goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe (Real) Methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Act \u0026amp; Routines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Non-Pre-Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaster Than the World's Fastest Trick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quick, very visible opener ending with a strong laugh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeing Right Through You\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lie detector premise with over the top, yet logical, finish. Involves 3 spectators and pseudo-X-rays. Lays the ground for hilarious spectator comedy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrying Desperately Hard to Find a Four of a Kind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Trip with a Signed Card\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA signed card moves here, there, not there, climaxing with multiple cards to mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCards Across with Selections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo spectators cause 3 selected cards to go invisibly from one person to the other. No dupes needed. Learn the extremely useful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emultiple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e card top change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Suggestions to add just a little to make the routine play even bigger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dixon Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43053613908016,"sku":"BK-B0421","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/6922\/6800\/files\/docdix1.png?v=1779307444","url":"https:\/\/www.magicinc.net\/products\/dynamite-in-a-small-package-by-doc-dixon-book","provider":"Magic Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}