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By Ed Jarvis Edward and Marge Jarvis, known better in magic circles as JARONA AND COMPANY, have performed for the past 31 years as one of America’s leading magical teams. Now Ed shares some of his new routines as how they are done. Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Ed Jarvis Ed and Marge Jarvis are full time Evangelists for The Salvation Army. 44 Weeks of the year they are traveling the country performing over 500 programs each year. When Ed says these routines are "good uns", you can be sure that they are. Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) This is designed for the beginner and/or the practicing balloon artist. Hoby firmly believes that balloons are a must for a fully developed clown and can be an asset to the working magician. Balloons can be used for a full balloon program, for a clown walk-around or for a stage person to give to the persons that come to the stage to assist in routines. This is a series of tips and if the reader gets one idea from this publication that he/she can use the next 50 years, the author will feel he has done his job. Note 1: The content of this file is also in an expanded version called Balloon Worker listed on this site as well. You may want to consider it. If you have Balloon Worker you do NOT need this one. Note 2: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Rev. Bill Baker Here is another 44 pages of wonderful stuff from the one and only Rev. Baker. I will always remember going back to a church and having an adult come up to me and say something like, "Do you remember when you were here a long time ago and you did a trick where you had a strap go through a kid? I was that kid." Folks, that trick came from this book. Believe me, it will be remembered.

By Norm Barnhart In these 32 pages Norm lays it all out for you if your desire is to make money twisting balloons. He gives you some great practical tips and LOTS of suggestions as to where to get the gigs. Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Steve Kissell This is part 2 in a 4 part series. Collect all 4 and you will have everything you need to be a well rounded entertainer. This book deals with almost everything you would ever need to know about using balloons. 46 pages of ideas and information. Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) This is designed for the beginner and/or the practicing balloon artist. Hoby firmly believes that balloons are a must for a fully developed clown and can be an asset to the working magician. Balloons can be used for a full balloon program, for a clown walk-around or for a stage person to give to the persons that come to the stage to assist in routines. This is a series of tips and if the reader gets one idea from this publication that he/she can use the next 50 years, the author will feel he has done his job. Note 1: Some of the content of this file is also in a condensed version called A Few Tips On Balloons listed on this site as well. You may want to consider it. If you have Balloon Worker you do NOT need A Few Tips On Balloons. Note 2: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Dr. Jerry Burgess The purpose of this booklet is to present an overview of all the areas to be considered in the optimal presentation of a program. Showmanship shall be defined as; “all the things you do to make your show a success.” Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Mike Gulish For almost 20 years I have had the privilege of presenting gospel magic for young and old. During the years I have picked up a lot of information and ideas from many people. I am very grateful to all who were willing to share their knowledge with me. NOTE: This is a PDF file. You will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Mike Gulish Here are 10 effects I have used and still use in presenting the gospel. All are easy to do and, in fact, most work themselves automatically. I’ve included pullouts for 3 of the effects in the center of the book and a 4th pull out so you can make your own story line Note: This is a PDF file. You will be given a link to download the file after payment is made.

By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) If you are looking for ideas for doing more clowning, magic, puppet shows or whatever, you will find ideas here that will help you. Hoby can make a better living just doing birthday parties than most people can at a "real" job. Learn from the pro. Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Rev. Bill Baker - This is a list of books that contain gospel routines. Rev. Baker has cataloged 192 books with 664 effects and 1,362 gospel applications. Want to know where to find them? It is all here. Keep in mind that some of these books may be difficult to find. NOTE: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Randy Christensen Here are 10 line drawings that are easy to do but teach great Bible lessons and stories. Randy has even given the Bible verses that go along with each lesson. Note: You will be given a link to download this file after payment is made.

By Dr. Jeff Scotts Cereal makes a great object lesson for people who want to share gospel truths with children of all ages. Table of Contents Cereal: Not Just for Breakfast Anymore Methods Cereal Lessons Kix Life Smorz Harmony Total A Second Bowl of Total One Last Bowl of Total Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Steve Kissell This is part 4 of Steve's 4 volume series. This 75 page masterpiece is designed for clowns but as a magician you will find many fun and useful effects. Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.