Scripting Magic Volume 2

Product Description:
Scripting Magic Volume 2 by Pete McCabe is the long-awaited sequel to the groundbreaking classic Scripting Magic and goes even deeper into the most powerful tool in magic: the words you say when you perform.

With the help of 25 of the world’s finest magicians, this volume explores how thoughtful scripting can transform tricks you already perform into emotionally engaging, memorable experiences. This is not a book about learning new tricks—it’s about learning how to elevate every trick you already know.

Volume 2 provides a complete and practical overview of the scripting process, including real-world exercises you can immediately apply to your own performances. It tackles more advanced and challenging scripting techniques, yet presents them in a way that is accessible to everyone from dedicated amateurs to seasoned professionals.

One of the book’s greatest strengths is that it also benefits performers who don’t like working from a written script. Even a few well-placed lines can dramatically improve clarity, impact, and audience connection. Very few magic books can honestly claim to improve every effect you perform—Scripting Magic Volume 2 does exactly that.

This substantial volume is widely regarded as the most advanced single book ever written on scripting in magic, offering insight, structure, and inspiration drawn from decades of top-level performance experience.

Contributors include:
David Ben, Christian Cagigal, Bob Cassidy, Bob Farmer, Barry Fernelius, Paul Gertner, Roberto Giobbi, Andi Gladwin, Howard Hamburg, Harry Houdini, Derek Hughes, Joshua Jay, Curtis Kam, James Lewis, Max Maven, Francis Menotti, Robert Neale, Andrew Hill Newman, Ruben Padilla, David Parr, Chris Philpott, James Swain, Juan Tamariz, Dai Vernon, Michael Weber, Larry White

Details:

• Softcover book

• 445 pages

• Language: English