The Art of Body Loading & Productions by Eddie Joseph (1st Edition, 1950)

Description

This pre-owned book is in very good condition. One light fine curved mark on the front cover over the “N” of the word “Loading” otherwise can not find anything wrong with this wonderful book. The interior pages are are in pristine condition; no creases, no tears, no pencil or pen marks anywhere! Soft covers; staple bound; 64 pages. Copyright 1950 by Abbott’s Magic Novelty Company, Colon, Michigan.

From the introduction:

After all is said and done, of one thing we can be certain. When a Magician begins to pull out certain incongruous articles from under his volunteer’s clothings he will be creating a natural form of comedy.

I know these things because I have been practicing them for the past 25 years or so. You, too, will share my views after your first public trial.

I know many Magicians who would like to incorporate this type of work into their program. They have refrained so far not because they “turn their noses” at such things but because they lack the requisite knowledge. They generally feel that one must be in possession of an abundant supply of nerve before they can proceed. They are wrong. It is not nerve but confidence that is wanted. Confidence can only be acquired through comprehensive knowledge of the subject. These are embodied in the pages that follow.

INTRODUCTION
THEORETICALLY SPEAKING
ARTICLES FOR PRODUCTION
DEFINING THE TECHNIQUE
METHODS OF CONCEALMENT
– Personal Concealment
– Prop Concealments
PRACTICING THE TECHNIQUE
– Loading Into Outer Coat Pocket
– Loading Under Coat
– Loading Into Outer Breast Pocket
– Loading into Inner Breast Pocket
– Loading Behind Coat Collar
– Loading into Sleeve
– Loading into Hip Pocket
– Loading Inside the Shirt Front
– Loading Under Trouser Cuff
BODY LOADING IN OPERATION
BODY PRODUCTIONS FOR NITE CLUBS
BODY PRODUCTIONS FOR STAGE OR PLATFORM
– Glass and Orange
– The Cotton Mill
– Tumbler of Wine from Collar
– Productions of Rubber Goods
– Money, Money Everywhere
– Umbrella from Coat Collar
– Stick from Trouser Cuff
– Eggs from Pocket
– Playing Cards from Sleeve
– Live Banana from Volunteer in Auditorium
– Production from Outside Collar
– The Vanishing Wand
– Two Good Reasons
– The Shower of Rice
– Livestock Productions
– Cinderella’s Shoe
– Cage and Canary Production
– A Full Bottle of Beer from Under Coat
STOOGES AND SUBTERFUGES