Close up magic which can be performed while standing has had a rebirth during the past few years. As more and more performers find work doing magic in restaurants, lounges and at trade shows, they have shifted their attention away from routines which must be performed seated at a table. Every effect in this book can be performed standing. And, the book contains 25 excellent "stand-up" close-up routines. Included are The Hands of Time; Witch Gypsy; Pyramid Power; Chinese Wand; Sanforized; Instant Replay; Standup Portable Hole and more. As with most of the author's effects, the tricks depend upon routining and "getting ahead of the audience"as much as on pure technical skill. Illustrated with more than 130 line drawings. Perfect Bound; Typeset. 121 pages.