Book Reviews

Clown Magic, by David Ginn

Clown Magic

September 6, 2012 tom.raymond 0

Clown Magic, by David Ginn  Clown Magic, written by David Ginn, is an interesting book in several ways. First, it should be noted that David […]

Joseph Grimaldi as Clown

Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi

June 2, 2012 tom.raymond 0

Product description of Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi by Charles Dickens, Joseph Grimaldi Joseph Grimaldi (1778 – 1837), one of the greatest English clowns and pantomimes […]

The Clown of God, an old story told and illustrated by Tomie dePaola

The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola

January 24, 2010 tom.raymond 0

The Clown of God, an old story told and illustrated by Tomie dePaola  The Clown of God is a touching story, a children’s story, a […]

Jingle the Christmas Clown by Tomie dePaola - Scholastic

Jingle the Christmas Clown

January 24, 2010 tom.raymond 0

Jingle the Christmas Clown, by Tomie dePaola  Tomie dePaola’s  Jingle the Christmas Clown  is a very sweet story, set in Italy, where a traveling circus […]

Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic by Mark Wilson, Walter Gibson

Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic

December 22, 2007 tom.raymond 0

Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic is the finest one-volume encyclopedia of Magic available. An excellent resource, with line art showing, how each trick is […]

Magic for Dummies - a reference for the rest of us by David Pogue - ''A book that all magicians of any age and level of experience will cherish and refer to for years to come''—Lance Burton, world-renowned magician - Includes favorite tricks from 35 top professional magicians! - over 90 easy-to-perform tricks using everyday items like money, silverware and playing cards! Conjure up a magical performance for any event or occassion - Photos, patter and presentation tips provided for every trick

Magic for Dummies

March 1, 2007 tom.raymond 0

Review of Magic for Dummies by David Pogue – a wonderful introduction to both performing as a magician or comedy magician, as well as performing, […]

Joy the Clown strengthens Heartland - part of the Heartland series of the 'fruits of the Spirit' books for children

Joy the Clown Strengthens Heartland

August 11, 2002 tom.raymond 0

This is a short children’s book (32 pages, hardback) illustrating the various Fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22. But what happens when Joy is […]