Super Sized Silly

A compilation of the "Turn It Around" column originally published in MAGIC magazine.

Contents

# Title
18

Introduction

22

Basic Techniques For Entertaining Children With Magic

22

If You're Happy And You Know It Clap Your Hands

It's Not The Destination, It's The Ride

25

Hey Bozo, Are You Blind!!??

Understanding Look, Don't See

28
31

K.I.S.S. Me

Keep Your Plots Simple

34

Something Familiar, Something Peculiar

Use Props That Are Familiar To Children

38

There's No Business Like Bits Of Business

Adding Bits Of Business To Your Show

42

We Will Be Cruising At A Decibel Level Of "Loud"

Warm-Ups And Pre-Show Silliness

44

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

Creating A Great Warm-Up

50

Advanced Techniques For Entertaining Children With Magic

50

Adults Are People Too

Entertain The Adults In The Audience

53

Creating Magical Moments Is As Easy As ABC

How To Put Strong Magical Moments In Your Show

56

What A Long, Strange Trick It's Been

Justify Your Use Of Strange-Looking Props

60

Dr. Silly's Miracle Elixir

Using A Child And Adult Together

64

This Damn Reel Is Acting Up

Using The Principle Of The Ornery Prop

67

I'll Be Back

Putting Stuff On Your Helper's Back

74

Audience Management Using Your Routines

74

Sir! Abracadabra, Sir!

Teach The Rules Of The Show With Your Routine

77

Silence Of The Ma'ams

Keep The Adults Quiet By Using Lots Of Kids In Your Show

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Record created May 24th 2026 by Ryan

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