A comprehensive book on this unique field of entertainment written by an experienced cruise ship magician. Contents include First Things First, Getting Booked, The Money, Money Extras, Negotiations and Contracts, What to Bring, Life at Sea, The Rating System, Technical Aspects, Structuring Your Act, Using Assistants, Tales from the Sea, Taking Care of Business, Travel Nightmares, etc. Also included are great contact information for cruise lines, case manufacturers, riverboats, consulates, airlines, etc. plus a bibliography of business and magic books that will assist you in your performing.