BEYOND Beyond Look, Don't See by Christopher Barnes

Not only does Christopher T. Magician find fantastic ways to entertain children, but his methods work—they're really effective. No filler, just high-impact content. Every routine in this book is show-ready. Christopher truly understands how kids think, what makes them laugh, and how to keep them fully engaged.

After revolutionizing the world of kids magic shows with his bestselling first book Beyond Look, Don’t See, Christopher returns—ten years wiser—with a sequel that’s bigger, funnier, and even more valuable.

BEYOND Beyond Look, Don’t See spans 826 pages and delivers 26 brand-new performance techniques, including: Let’s Practice, Fallout, The Pop-Out, Add Mentalism, Shrink Vanish, and Miscall. These techniques are designed to spark explosive laughter and unforgettable moments in every performance.

Each chapter includes two fully-scripted, laugh-out-loud routines, showing you exactly how to transform standard tricks into full-blown comedic masterpieces.

Routine Highlights Include:

• "Yellow to Red" – A clever twist on Color-Changing Silks with a surprise punchline that gets kids howling.

• "Disastrous Ropes" – A refined take on Ropes Through Body, packed with visual gags and scream-worthy moments.

• "The Pop-Out Card" – A DIY birthday card illusion that stuns audiences with its unexpected reveal.

• "Snake Snack" – A high-energy baking routine gone hilariously wrong, ending in a barrage of spring snakes.

Beyond routines, each chapter includes Take It and Run with It ideas—seeds for original routines that magicians can grow into classics.

Plus, insightful Spotlight Chapters explore performance philosophy:

• But Grownups Laugh Too – How to entertain parents without losing the kids.

• Magician Control – A bold rethinking of audience management during live shows.

• The Family Show: A Perilous Tightrope – Understanding the critical difference between a kid show and a family show.

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, BEYOND Beyond Look, Don’t See is a game-changing addition to your magic library—a definitive guide to leveling up your kids magic show.