Description

The hard-to-find final book of Nelson’s ghost show trilogy – now available once again and better than ever.

In this ebook, Nelson sets out the details for designing and framing of the ghost show, securing bookings for the act, the setup and tear-down, and finally, tips and suggestions for the operation of your very own spook show. Previously available only as part of the “Ghost Show Package” direct from Nelson. Now, many years later, this must-have reference is once again available in this revised and update edition, including additional Nelson content not found in the original manuscript:

14 added illustrationsReproduction of Nelson’s “Faint Check” give-away to drum up businessNelson’s “Instructions to Managers” handout that provides much-needed information for the theater manager to ensure a successful showReproduction of Nelson’s one-page herald that was given to theater patrons the week before the showNelson’s sample Press Release that helped ensure free newspaper coverage for the eventNelson’s booking contract template (that was also sold separately in the Nelson catalog)Partial list of contents:PART ONE – Business ConceptsPART TWO – Assembling a Successful ShowEssential Factors in Framing the ShowMechanics of the ShowThe BlackoutPART THREE – BookingsPART FOUR – ExploitationThe Ticket GimmicRead the Instructions!PART FIVE – Playing the DateMerchandisingPART SIX – Miscellaneous AdviceAPPENDIXFaint CheckInstructions to ManagersHeraldSample Press ReleaseBooking ContractFYI, the other ebooks in Nelson’s Ghost Show Trilogy are The Ghost Book of Dark Secrets and The London Midnight Ghost Show.

1st edition 1953, PDF 45 pages.
word count: 8527 which is equivalent to 34 standard pages of text