Crafting the Arcane: A Guide to Creating Bizarre Magic Routines and Building a Coherent Show

£25.00 – £50.00

Crafting the Arcane is a comprehensive guide for magicians who want to transform their performances into immersive, storytelling experiences. Combining narrative, character development, and atmospheric magic, this book provides step-by-step methods to create unique and engaging bizarre magic routines. From plot-driven illusions to object-centric performances and ritual-based magic, Simon Piercy equips you with the tools to craft captivating routines that evoke wonder, mystery, and emotional depth—leaving a lasting impression on your audience. Perfect for magicians of all levels looking to elevate their craft.

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Unlock the secrets of bizarre magic and elevate your performances to new, immersive heights. Crafting the Arcane is an essential guide for magicians, performers, and creators seeking to combine illusion with deeply engaging narratives. Inside, Simon Piercy shares the powerful tools, techniques, and storytelling formulas needed to craft unique routines that captivate the mind and linger long after the performance.

This comprehensive guide covers:

  • Plot-Driven Magic: Learn to weave magic into gripping stories, where every illusion serves a greater narrative.
  • Character-Centric Performances: Create unforgettable personas and build routines that reflect their journey, conflicts, and powers.
  • Object-Centric Magic: Discover how ancient artifacts, cursed objects, and occult tools can drive your most compelling magic.
  • Emotion and Atmosphere: Master the art of evoking deep emotions, using pacing, lighting, sound, and props to immerse your audience in a world of mystery.
  • Ritual and Prophecy-Based Magic: Explore the power of ritual and fate, crafting shows that feel like dark ceremonies where destiny unfolds before your audience.

Whether you’re new to bizarre magic or an experienced performer, Crafting the Arcane equips you with everything you need to create evocative, powerful magic routines that leave a lasting impact. Let your story guide the magic, and transform your performances into a journey of wonder, fear, and awe.

You can download the introduction and the first chapter here: Crafting the Arcane Preview

Here’s what people are saying about it;

“Simon, I LOVE it! This is the ULTIMATE tome on Bizarre magic, and is guaranteed to improve every magician’s performance! It was obviously well thought-through, even taking into account, while describing potential effects, the audience’s emotions, props, music, and lighting! The worksheets at the back of the book will be particularly useful when planning and organizing one’s routines, again, taking much more into account than just the effect, methodology, and props. Bravo, Simon Piercy, I predict that this will become the working Mystery Entertainer’s, as well as the Hobbyist’s bible, for it’s vivid, imaginative, and crucial information. If you’re serious about Bizarre Majick, then this book will be your go-to reference for life, or in this case…for death!”
-Dr. Michael Likey, Ph.D.

“Crafting the Arcane is a much needed introduction and instruction for an oft-misunderstood branch of magic & mystery performance. Whether you’re brand new to Bizarre magic, or an old hand at the Seance table, Crafting the Arcane should be your next stop.”
-Michael Saint

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