Price$9.00
Media TypeBook
CategoryPhilosophy
Date AddedMar 25, 2012
Learning Patter
Guttman, Ron
Black Derby Entertainment
(Based on 1 review)
There's no lengthy theory here, just down to earth straight talk; a primer on the tools that can and will elevate your performance. There's something here for everyone: magicians, story-tellers, corporate speakers and actors alike. Also important notes on two important subjects: breathing and relaxation. I feel anything that opens our eyes to new thoughts and raises our own levels of awareness needs to be read, then followed. This is such a book.
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It has been said that good things sometimes come in small packages. That's certainly true of this little 20-page booklet by Ron Guttman.
To be fair, I should tell you that Ron is a friend. He was a regular attendee at the Mystery Schools in the '90s. However, we had lost track of each other until very recently when he emailed me and asked if I would review this booklet. However, as always, I will remain as impartial as humanly possible.
Let's start with the Introduction. It was written by Bob Fitch, who says "There's no lengthy theory here, just down-to-earth straight talk; a primer on the tools that can and will elevate your performance." In case you've been living in a hole for the past 40 years, Bob Fitch is a veteran Broadway performer and has coached some of the greatest names in magic. Quite simply: he's the best.
What Bob says is absolutely correct. This is a how-to book, not a book of philosophy. Ron provides you with time-tested practical advice that is well-known by actors but rarely talked about amongst magicians.
And don't be fooled by the title. This isn't just a book on memorization. It's also very much about how to make the script yours. You'll find information on scene analysis, subtext, improvisation and breath control.
If you're a speaking performer, this is a must-have.
To be fair, I should tell you that Ron is a friend. He was a regular attendee at the Mystery Schools in the '90s. However, we had lost track of each other until very recently when he emailed me and asked if I would review this booklet. However, as always, I will remain as impartial as humanly possible.
Let's start with the Introduction. It was written by Bob Fitch, who says "There's no lengthy theory here, just down-to-earth straight talk; a primer on the tools that can and will elevate your performance." In case you've been living in a hole for the past 40 years, Bob Fitch is a veteran Broadway performer and has coached some of the greatest names in magic. Quite simply: he's the best.
What Bob says is absolutely correct. This is a how-to book, not a book of philosophy. Ron provides you with time-tested practical advice that is well-known by actors but rarely talked about amongst magicians.
And don't be fooled by the title. This isn't just a book on memorization. It's also very much about how to make the script yours. You'll find information on scene analysis, subtext, improvisation and breath control.
If you're a speaking performer, this is a must-have.