"...If you plan on being on the road, this is the best $20 you'll ever spend."
- Michael Close, MAGIC magazine, July 2002   

"It's a given that this book should be carried by every professional, but I think it should also be essential, if not required, reading for anyone who has ever done a show in front of an audience."
- Tom Ogden
  
"If the word 'gig' is in your vocabulary, you need this book!"
- Gregory Wilson

Road Warrior: The Professional Traveling Entertainer's Survival Guide
is filled with tips from some of the best in our business. From A to Z (Allen, Alonzo, Carney, Caveney, Close, Goldfinger & Dove, King, Maven, McComb, Pierce, Salwak, Weber to Zander) and many, many others. Almost 200 pages of ideas that could possibly save your show from disaster in emergency situations. What do you do in a pinch, when your silks are all wrinkled and you don’t have access to an iron? What do you do if you forgot your socks and the show starts in 30 minutes?

Learn real world survival “Tricks of the Trade” from professional magic Road Warriors! Not only will you learn from these experienced performers, but you will laugh out loud at some of the creative ideas used to solve emergency situations. Clever, useful, and entertaining. This book is 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" to fit and carry with you wherever you go! How much time, money and aggravation will this book save you?  

$19.95

  
Look for Volume II, coming soon! If you've got a great tip, trick, or idea you'd like to share, please email Randy at: MixedCompany@cox.net. If your contribution is used, we will send you a free copy of the new book!

Safe travels,
Randy Pryor

The Stage-size Customizable Two Card Monte -

With A Killer Ending!

"...a clever stand-up hunk. Look up "packs small, plays big" in the dictionary. You'll see a picture of this trick. The routine is simple to do and offers lots of opportunities for by-play with the spectator." - Michael Close, September 2002, MAGIC magazine


"This is the perfect parlor/stage effect for all audiences. And, since there is no sweeter sound than a person's own name, your spectator not only feels like a celebrity - he becomes the star of the show!"


Effect:
The magician writes his name in large letters across the face of a jumbo blank card. After the spectator does the same with his card, both cards are placed behind the magicians' back. One card is then brought to the front - with only the back of the card showing. With a little mental help from the magician, the spectator correctly guesses the name on the card behind the magician's back every time! Finally, one of the cards vanishes, then reappears on the spectator's back!

Dry erase markers are used. And, since the cards are specially made with dry erase surfaces, the routine possibilities are endless!

Here are just a few:

Corporate: Affix your client's logo (sticker) in the middle of a blank side. When it finally appears on the spectator's back say something like, "...At (XYZ Company), we're always behind you." Or, "...at (XYZ), we've got your back."
Mentalism: Use geometric shapes like a circle, star, square, etc.
Patriotic: Flag colored markers, etc.
Traveling Postcards, or giant business cards - Jonathan Neal
'This' and 'That' cards - Gregory Wilson

$19.95

"Do What's You" - Randy Pryor lecture notes

How does one come up with original material that works
for their own style and/or personality?

What are the steps to take in order to create a magical Bit,
Routine, Act or entire Show?

These things and more are spelled out for you in “Do What's You.”

Real world examples are given to simplify and accelerate the learning process.
How do you determine the length of a routine?
Does an accent help or hinder?
What is the “Basic Show Formula?”
Where do I put my "best" routine in my show?
How important is the 2nd effect in my show, really?
What should I always do before my finale?
How do I get my audience to remember my name?
Why should I never pick a "volunteer?"

Featured chapters:
• Entertainment vs. Magic
• Audience Participation
• Audience Management
• Great "rules" while building your act
• Sure-fire creativity exercises

Two bonus tips:
An hilarious comedy bit - yours for the performing!
A simple way to make "cheap" magician's rope look and act
much more like "expensive" rope!

$15.00

Freedom Microphone Holder

* Accepts all standard and cordless microphones

* Holds microphone in perfect position

* Microphone will not fall out

* Allows microphone to be removed and replaced smoothly and quickly

* Fully adjustable

* Lightweight, durable construction

$19.95

Handsfree Clip-on Card Holder

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to display a jumbo card, away from
all tables, and away from your body, and still have your hands free?
NOW YOU CAN! This little clip is custom made to attach to your
mic stand and hold a jumbo card, folded paper prediction, envelope,
or $100 bill exactly where you want it - until the perfect moment.
Why? To keep the focus where it belongs.

$7.00

Juggling Scarves

After 27 years of experience, Randy considers scarf juggling to be the
fastest and easiest method for learning how to juggle. Scarves take a
long time to fall. They give the beginner time to think about their next
move. These scarves float smoothly and slowly through the air. Great
for hand-eye coordination, juggling scarves are the perfect choice for
anyone who wants to learn how to juggle in minutes!

$10.00 (Set of 3 plus instructions)

Bean Bag Balls

The next step in juggling. They don't go far when dropped and they’re
great for learning new tricks. Bean Bag Balls come in bright colors
and are 2 5/8 inches in diameter and weigh about 4 ounces each.

$10.00 (Set of 3 plus instructions)

Juggling Rings - Skyro by Parker Brothers

A website exclusive! These are off the market and no longer available
to the general public - except right here! Skyro was the first long distance
flying ring ever made. About a million of these were sold back in the
1980’s after it set a Guinness world record with a throw of 242.5 yards!
Fortunately, at that time Randy was teaching a weekly juggling class and,
once he saw what they could REALLY be used for, grabbed a shipment
of these! Skyro’s are made of rubber - GREAT for learning ring juggling!
Most juggling rings are made of hard plastic or wood. When first
learning to juggle rings, something a little easier on the hands is
preferred. Skyros toss, catch and act just like regular juggling rings but your hands won’t get beat up! Randy's juggling students love these! While supply lasts. Once they're gone - they're gone!

$5.00 each or 3 for $12.00

Todd Smith Devilsticks

As seen in Randy’s show! The first thing that has to be said about
Devil Sticks is that they have nothing to do with the devil. The name
comes from the Greek word “devil” which means “to throw across.”
Exactly when the Devil Sticks were first invented is unknown. Thought
to originate in China, it involves manipulating a central decorated stick
with two control sticks. The devil stick is also known by a number of
other names such as rhythm stick, quickstix or flower stick (each is
slightly different, but perform largely the same purpose - to “dance”
under your total control)! The Devil stick can “defy gravity” because
when one of the contact points is hit (1/4 and 3/4 of the way up), it gets
a little lift. Each Todd Smith Devilstick is made from kiln dried poplar
lumber. Rubber ends are adhered to the Devilstick for additional
uniformity and silicone-coated hand sticks ensure the best possible
control. Durable cloth protects from drops. It’s fun for kids and adults,
and makes a great gift for beginning and advanced jugglers. Please
specify Red or Black.

$20.00 (includes Handsticks and instructions)

Jugglebug Juggling Clubs

Now you're juggling! Brightly colored, durable polyethylene clubs
provide an excellent opportunity to work up to club juggling. These
18 inch clubs are eight ounces each with soft knobs and butts, and
taped handles for a great grip.

$25.00 (set of 3, Red/Yellow/Blue with instructions)