2022
Written by Christian Bischof
Work of Christian Bischof
221 pages (Hardcover), published by Illuma - Illusion Management
Illustrated with photographs
Language: English
24 entries
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Creators Title Comments & References Page Categories
Christian Bischof 5 Checklist checklist to evaluate an effect
8
6 Case Studies of Famous Acts
16
Christian Bischof David Copperfield - Flying discussion of effect according to the Diamonds of Performance theory
  • Analysis of David Copperfield's Flying
19
Christian Bischof Tom Mullica - Smoking Magic discussion of effect according to the Diamonds of Performance theory
  • Analysis of Tom Mullica's Smoking Magic
Related to 30
Christian Bischof Derren Brown - Oracle Act discussion of effect according to the Diamonds of Performance theory
  • Analysis of Derren Brown's Oracle Act
36
7 Tricks from my Repertoire
50
Christian Bischof People & Concepts multiple prediction and coincidence routine with spectators on stage about five cultural values that are written on blocks and in five envelopes
Inspired by 52
Christian Bischof Paradise seven cards, one is marked by spectators and through several phases cards are eliminated and thrown away, card remaining will be the selection, business presentation
Inspired by 72
Christian Bischof Benefits & Products three spectators each choose a button with a message from six options, the performer divines two and a spectator the last one, RFID-powered
86
Christian Bischof Miser's Dream full routine with bucket
100
Christian Bischof Coin Dropper made from black cloth
102
Downs Palm Production
108
Charlie Miller Coin Production from the Air with balancing coin on thumb
111
Christian Bischof The gentleman verifies the challenge production coin secretly stuck to spectator's back
116
Christian Bischof The gentleman produces a coin himself sequence in which the spectator himself makes a coin appear in his hand
126
Christian Bischof Dream Painting multiple prediction on a rolled-up painting of country, animal, country and time, multiple methods
144
8 Me as a Performer
168
Christian Bischof Person
  • Social Status
  • Joy of Magic
  • Respect for the Audience
  • Radiate Energy
  • Authenticity
  • Rich Interior World
  • Effort put into Preparation
  • Background Knowledge
  • Style
  • Reveal Humanity
170
Christian Bischof Physical Stagecraft
  • Video Camera
  • Script Preparation
  • Microphone Holder
  • Expert Feedback
183
Christian Bischof Psychological Stagecraft: Ease in a Stressful Situation
195
9 Optimizing my Situation
200
Christian Bischof Sociodemographics and the Mood of the Audience
202
Christian Bischof Venue
  • Podium
  • Sound System
  • Lighting
  • Backstage room
205
Christian Bischof Epilogue
221
Data entered by Denis Behr, April 2025.