"Through the past 40 years, I've tried to hone my close-up act to meet one ultimate goal...entertainment." - Don Alan

Long after the party or trade show, people still remember the magic of Don Alan. Perhaps that's why almost anyone who performs close-up magic does something of his. It's proven audience-tested material guaranteed to get you another booking.

Here are the inside tips on booking and performing trade-show magic, plus a classic example of adapting material for trade-show use. Don Also gives his thoughts on making a living with magic, magicians who "borrow" material, and handling unruly spectators.

• Chop Cup
• Rising Cards
• Nickel on Forehead
• Cigarette thru Quarter
• Don Alan's Invisible Deck
• Little to Big Cards
• Big Deal
• 3 1/2 of Clubs
• Card Stab
• Ranch Bird
• Scotch and Soda
• Don Alan's Bowl
• Don Alan's Big Nut Production
• Coat Hanger from Purse Production
• Ring Flight
• Fez Load Techniques