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Snapshots by Tom Stone

What makes Tom Stone such an ingenious creator is the whimsy of his plots. “Matchbox Calculator” turns an ordinary drawer-style matchbox into a calculator! “Packing for McComb” is a hilarious interlude inspired by the work of Billy McComb: this would kill in a stage act. “On the Dancing Cane” is a modern approach to this classic prop, and “Lodestorming” is essential reading for anyone learning about productions onstage.

Contents:

Matchbox Calculator – A small effect with a matchbox.Time Operator 1 – A Time Travel effect with cards.Packing for McComb – A production box inspired by a sight-gag by Billy McComb.On the Dancing Cane – Design ideas for the Dancing Cane.The Resonance Theory – An essay on how to increase audience reactions.Loadstorming – Three examples on how to obtain loads in an off-beat manner.

19 pages