Bring hilarious puppet comedy, audience interaction, and unforgettable characters to your children's magic shows!
Looking to add something different to your family entertainment performances? Woof! Woof! The Big Dog is a fun-filled instructional DVD featuring legendary children's magician David Ginn and British entertainer Jeremy Le Poidevin, sharing their entertaining routines and creative ideas for performing with dog puppets.
Whether you're a professional children's magician, birthday party entertainer, clown, or family performer, this DVD is packed with practical advice and comedy ideas designed to help you get big laughs from audiences of all ages!
Two Entertainers, Two Dogs, and Lots of Comedy!
David Ginn and Jeremy Le Poidevin demonstrate how dog puppets can become memorable characters in a magic or comedy show.
Rather than simply introducing a puppet, they show how to give it personality, create entertaining interactions, and build routines that keep children laughing.
You'll discover ideas for developing a puppet character, creating comedy situations, and incorporating audience participation into your performances.
What's Included on the DVD?
This instructional program features:
David's Dog Performance – Watch David demonstrate his entertaining dog puppet routine.
David's Dog Explanation – Learn the methods and presentation behind his performance.
Mouth Tricks & Ideas – Discover creative techniques for bringing your puppet to life.
Dog with Glasses – A fun visual comedy idea.
Change Bag Ideas – Incorporate a classic magician's prop into your puppet routine.
Hank in the Pocket – An additional puppet comedy routine.
Dog Obedience School – Create laughs with a dog-training presentation.
Jeremy's Performance – Watch Jeremy demonstrate his approach to dog puppet entertainment.
Jeremy's Explanation – Learn the details behind his routine.
David's Final Words – Additional thoughts and advice.
More Than Just Puppet Tricks!
One of the most valuable aspects of Woof! Woof! The Big Dog is its focus on entertaining children.
You'll learn ideas for giving your puppet a personality, creating comedy through interaction, and making the puppet an entertaining part of your show.
The DVD includes both live performances and explanations, allowing you to see how the routines work before learning the techniques.
Running Time: Approximately 52 minutes Featured Performers: David Ginn & Jeremy Le Poidevin Format: Instructional DVD Publisher: Practical Magic Copyright: 2007–2008 Skill Level: Suitable for beginners through experienced family entertainers
Perfect For:
Children's magicians
Birthday party entertainers
Family magic shows
Clowns and comedy performers
Puppet entertainers
Daycare and preschool shows
Magicians looking to add a new character to their act
Add Some Four-Legged Fun to Your Next Magic Show!
If you've ever wanted to incorporate a funny dog puppet into your performances, Woof! Woof! The Big Dog offers practical routines, performance examples, and plenty of comedy inspiration.
A fun addition to any children's entertainer's instructional DVD collection!
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Discover the fascinating world of rope magic with this instructional booklet by R. W. Klamm!
Rig Up the Ropes – Expanded Edition is a magic booklet devoted to the art of rope magic, one of the most versatile and enduring forms of magical entertainment.
Rope magic has been a favorite among magicians for generations because it combines everyday objects with seemingly impossible effects. From mysterious knots to surprising rope transformations, rope magic offers endless opportunities for creativity, comedy, and audience participation.
A Great Addition to Your Magic Library!
Whether you're a beginner exploring rope magic or an experienced performer interested in expanding your knowledge, Rig Up the Ropes is a title worth considering.
Rope magic is especially useful because it can be performed in a variety of settings, including close-up performances, children's shows, parlor magic, and stage presentations.
Unlike elaborate illusions, many rope routines require minimal equipment, making them practical for traveling entertainers.
Perfect For:
Magicians interested in learning more about rope magic
Children's and family entertainers
Close-up and parlor magicians
Magic book and booklet collectors
Performers looking for inspiration for rope routines
Students of classic magic methods and techniques
Product Details
Title: Rig Up the Ropes – Expanded Edition Author: R. W. Klamm Format: Printed instructional magic booklet Subject: Rope Magic Category: Magic Books & Booklets / Rope Magic
Add This Classic Rope Magic Booklet to Your Collection!
Instructional magic booklets are a wonderful way to explore techniques, presentations, and ideas from other magicians.
Rig Up the Ropes – Expanded Edition is an interesting addition to any magician's reference library, particularly for those who enjoy practical magic using simple, familiar objects.
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What does it take to become one of the most sought-after children's entertainers in your area?
For magician Eric Knaus, better known as The Great Zucchini, the answer involves much more than knowing a few good magic tricks.
Building a successful children's entertainment business requires an understanding of young audiences, effective marketing, strong branding, and the ability to keep children laughing from beginning to end.
In his instructional DVD, Kidshow Rockstar, The Great Zucchini shares the techniques and business strategies that helped him become one of the best-known preschool entertainers in the Washington, D.C., area.
Originally presented as a live lecture at Kapital Kidvention 2011, this program offers valuable lessons for magicians, clowns, family entertainers, and anyone interested in building a successful children's entertainment business.
Who Is The Great Zucchini?
Eric Knaus, professionally known as The Great Zucchini, has built his reputation entertaining young children, particularly preschool audiences.
His energetic, silly, and highly interactive performances have made him a recognizable name in children's entertainment throughout the Washington, D.C., region.
Unlike magicians who focus primarily on complicated sleight of hand or elaborate illusions, The Great Zucchini emphasizes something equally important: understanding what makes young children laugh.
His approach combines comedy, audience participation, and age-appropriate entertainment to create performances that children enjoy and parents remember.
That ability to connect with his audience has played an important role in his success.
What Will You Learn from Kidshow Rockstar?
One of the most interesting aspects of Kidshow Rockstar is that it goes beyond teaching magic tricks.
The DVD explores the business and performance skills necessary to build a successful career entertaining children.
1. Building Your Brand and Becoming a Local Celebrity
How do you become the entertainer parents immediately think of when planning a birthday party?
The Great Zucchini discusses branding strategies designed to help performers stand out in a competitive market.
The goal isn't simply to book one performance. It's to create a recognizable entertainment business that generates referrals and repeat customers.
2. Keeping Children's Attention
Anyone who has performed for preschool audiences knows that maintaining their attention can be challenging.
Young children are naturally curious, energetic, and easily distracted.
The DVD discusses ways to minimize distractions and keep audiences engaged throughout a performance.
3. Making Shy Children Feel Comfortable
Audience participation can be one of the most memorable parts of a children's magic show.
However, not every child enjoys being the center of attention.
The Great Zucchini shares approaches for helping shy children feel included without making them uncomfortable.
This is an especially valuable skill for performers working with younger audiences.
4. Handling Parents During Performances
Children aren't the only audience members a magician must consider.
Parents sometimes talk during performances, interrupt routines, or unintentionally distract the children.
Kidshow Rockstar addresses ways to manage these situations while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
5. Getting Repeat Bookings and Referrals
For professional entertainers, repeat business is incredibly important.
The DVD explores ways to encourage satisfied customers to recommend your services and book additional performances.
Word-of-mouth advertising can be particularly valuable in children's entertainment, where parents frequently ask friends and family for recommendations.
More Than 90 Minutes of Magic and Business Advice
Kidshow Rockstar features over 90 minutes of instructional content, including The Great Zucchini's complete live lecture from Kapital Kidvention 2011.
The lecture was voted the convention's number-one lecture, according to the DVD's original promotional description.
In addition to the lecture, viewers receive bonus footage featuring actual performances with children.
This is particularly useful because it allows magicians to observe how some of the ideas discussed in the lecture translate into real entertainment situations.
Rather than simply hearing about audience management and comedy techniques, viewers can see examples of The Great Zucchini interacting with young audiences.
Why Children's Magicians Should Study More Than Magic Tricks
As someone who has performed professionally since 1996, including thousands of family and children's shows, I've learned that knowing how to entertain an audience is just as important as knowing how to fool them.
You can perform an incredible magic trick, but if you don't understand your audience, the effect may not receive the reaction you expected.
This is especially true when entertaining preschool children.
A routine that works beautifully for adults might completely lose an audience of four-year-olds.
Successful children's entertainment requires a different approach to pacing, comedy, participation, and presentation.
That's why I believe studying successful working entertainers can be valuable, regardless of how long you've been performing.
There's always something new to learn!
Who Should Watch Kidshow Rockstar?
This DVD may be particularly useful for:
Children's magicians looking to improve their performances.
Birthday party entertainers who want to increase bookings.
Preschool and daycare performers interested in better audience management.
Clowns and family entertainers seeking new comedy ideas.
Professional magicians wanting to improve their branding and marketing.
Beginning entertainers hoping to develop a successful children's entertainment business.
Even experienced performers may discover useful ideas for strengthening their shows or improving how they market their services.
Kidshow Rockstar DVD Available at Magicians Magic Shop
If you're interested in improving your children's magic shows, developing a stronger entertainment business, or learning from one of the Washington, D.C., area's best-known preschool performers, Kidshow Rockstar is worth exploring.
Kidshow Rockstar by The Great Zucchini (Eric Knaus) includes his acclaimed Kapital Kidvention 2011 lecture and bonus performance footage.
The DVD is available through Magicians Magic Shop, where you'll also find a growing selection of instructional magic DVDs, magic books, professional routines, and hard-to-find magic collectibles.
Can you entertain an audience, deliver incredible magic, and get big laughs in just six minutes?
That's the idea behind 6 Minutes, an instructional magic DVD featuring a complete comedy magic routine that uses only three ordinary props: a rope, a ring, and a pair of scissors.
For magicians looking to add a polished, entertaining routine to their performances, 6 Minutes offers something especially valuable: a compact act designed to combine strong visual magic with audience-pleasing comedy.
And the best part? You don't need an elaborate stage setup or expensive illusions to perform it!
Six Minutes of Magic That Can Fit Almost Any Show
One of the biggest challenges for working magicians is finding material that works in different performance environments.
A routine that plays beautifully on a large stage might not translate well to a small audience. Likewise, close-up magic doesn't always have the visibility needed for a theater performance.
6 Minutes was designed with versatility in mind.
The routine can be adapted for an intimate performance with just one spectator or presented to a theater audience of hundreds.
Using a simple rope, ring, and scissors, the magician creates an entertaining sequence of seemingly impossible moments while incorporating comedy throughout the performance.
Rather than teaching an isolated trick, the DVD focuses on a complete routine that can become part of a magician's regular repertoire.
A Comedy Magic Routine Developed Over 30 Years
What makes 6 Minutes particularly interesting is its history.
According to the DVD's description, the routine has been developed and performed for more than 30 years.
That kind of experience can make a difference when learning performance material.
A successful magic routine isn't simply about fooling an audience. It's about timing, presentation, audience engagement, and knowing when to create a laugh or a moment of astonishment.
A well-structured six-minute routine can provide a strong opening, a memorable middle segment, or an entertaining addition to an existing magic show.
Is 6 Minutes Suitable for Beginners?
The DVD is promoted as material that magicians of different skill levels can learn and develop.
While beginners may need additional practice to master the handling and comedy timing, the routine doesn't require a large collection of specialized magic equipment.
For more experienced performers, the appeal is having a complete routine that can be personalized to match their performing style.
This DVD may be especially interesting to:
Professional magicians looking for additional comedy material.
Family entertainers who perform at schools, libraries, and community events.
Close-up and parlor magicians who want a routine that can play for different audience sizes.
Beginners interested in learning how to structure a complete magic performance.
Magic collectors who enjoy instructional DVDs featuring established performance routines.
Why Comedy Magic Is So Valuable
After performing professionally since 1996, I've learned that audiences remember more than just the tricks we perform.
They remember how we made them feel.
A strong comedy magic routine gives an audience an opportunity to laugh, relax, and enjoy the impossible.
And when a magician can accomplish that using just a few ordinary objects, it demonstrates how much presentation contributes to successful entertainment.
That's one reason routines involving ropes, rings, and everyday objects have remained popular with magicians for generations.
Where to Find the 6 Minutes Magic DVD
If you're looking for a comedy magic routine that combines practical props, visual effects, and audience entertainment, 6 Minutes may be worth adding to your magic library.
The 6 Minutes Magic DVD is now available at Magicians Magic Shop!
Visit MagiciansMagicShop.com to browse this DVD along with our growing selection of instructional magic DVDs, books, professional magic tricks, beginner magic, and hard-to-find collectibles.
We're constantly adding new and used magic items, so be sure to check back regularly!
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Turn an everyday object into the centerpiece of your close-up magic.
In Extreme Rubber Band Magic, Joe Rindfleisch teaches visual effects with objects your audience already recognizes. Rubber bands penetrate, apparently broken bands restore, and ordinary office supplies become the tools for unexpected magic.
Alongside his approaches to penetrations and restorations, Joe shares original creations that expand the possibilities of rubber band magic. The material offers performers an opportunity to explore beyond familiar routines and develop a broader repertoire.
The effects are organized into performance sets, helping you build short, connected acts rather than present a collection of unrelated tricks. Once you have mastered the material, these sequences provide a framework for bringing several magical moments together.
Joe’s original rubber band creations were also featured in Elastrix, Volume 2, written by Stephen Minch. This instructional DVD gives you another way to study his work and bring it into your own performances.
Product highlights:
Instruction in Joe Rindfleisch’s original rubber band magic.
Visual penetrations and broken-band restorations.
Effects using familiar, everyday objects.
Material grouped into sets for developing complete routines.
Keep your audience volunteers in position with Stand Still Spots from Wonder Imagery. Place these colorful spots onstage to give each helper a clear visual cue for where to stand.
Instead of repeatedly telling someone to move a little left or right, simply ask them to “stand on the blue spot!” They’re especially useful for routines involving several volunteers, helping you arrange your helpers while keeping the show moving.
A practical accessory for magicians, children’s entertainers, clowns, and other performers who bring audience members onstage.
Includes six spots—one of each color:
Yellow
Orange
Red
Green
Blue
Purple
Use them for magic routines, audience participation, games, or rehearsals. A simple addition to your show that helps your volunteers know exactly where to go!
A playing card takes an unexpected turn when its missing corner begins to move!
You tear a corner from a card—but the torn section suddenly jumps to a different corner, then moves again. For a final surprise, the piece you removed still matches the tear.
This unusual card effect puts a visual twist on torn-card magic, giving your spectators something surprising to follow at every step.
A torn corner apparently travels twice.
The removed piece still matches.
Fun to make and easy to perform.
Available as a video download.
Ready to add something unexpected to your card magic? Find this download and explore more magic at www.magiciansmagicshop.com.
