Bøger af Wolfgang Riebe

Do you want work on a cruise ship?What's it like?What types of contracts are available?What is expected of you?Ship life - what's it all about?How much do they pay?How many shows do you need?What kind of accommodation do they offer?For: Singers, Magicians, Comedians, Ventriloquists, Jugglers, Classical Acts, Multi-Instrumentalists, Musicians, Lecturers, Speakers, Dancers, Etc.Inform yourself of all the ins and outs of this industry. Make the right choices.Plus 'contact addresses' of cruise companies and agents.Chapters include: First things First! Ship Life, Ship Terminology, or Speaking Nautically, The Cruise Director, Types of Contracts, Entertainer/Cruise Staff Contract, Musician Contract, Singer and Musical Speciality Act, Guest Entertainer Contract, Speakers & Lecturers, Contract Duration, Cancellation Clause, Details of Work, Transport, Customs Clause, Medical Costs & Equipment Cover, Arrival and Departure Dates, Passports and Visas, Accommodation, Bar Accounts, Eating and Dining Rooms, Tipping, Salaries, Comment Cards, Stages - Various Sizes, Storage Space, Illusions/Props, Tools - Accessories, Dress, Laundry Facilities, Costumes, Who do I need to make friends with on board? Mixing with Passengers, Socialising with the Crew, Facilities on Board, Sea Sickness, Hospital & Mortuary, Communicating with Home, Planning your Day, Selling Your Products, Making Even More Money, Anecdotes & Experiences on Board, Ship Related Jokes, Contacts: Agent Addresses, Contacts: Cruise Line Addresses.

AN INCREDIBLE BOOK FOR CHILDREN"S ENTERTAINERS PROVEN, TRIED & TESTED, PRACTICAL & FUN TRICKS INCLUDES ACCESS TO 3 ONLINE TEACH-IN VIDEOS Kids Party Magic is a practical book of magic for children's magicians that contains entertaining and many original tricks that you can add to your show right away. Included are themed tricks around Easter & Christmas, as well as insights into the theory of performing for kids. Are you looking for new comedy items and gags to perform with assistants? What about ideas for prizes? How about incredible comedy routines with props that break and fall apart? All of which you can construct easily and inexpensively within an afternoon; from balloons, wands, bells, cards to hankies. The original book was written a few years ago and has been completely revised, edited and updated. Plus you receive a download link for the Easy Magic Tricks book (with full print rights) which your digital printer can print as a prize for the birthday child. If that's not enough, you also receive the links to 3 Teach-In videos on Children's magic, including Wolfie's Kids Magic, Xmas Magic and a Balloon Modelling video that teaches 25 single balloon figures. Many of these original tricks and routines would cost ten times the price of this book from a magic dealer. The online videos include: Wolfie's Kids Magic Part 1 & 2Xmas MagicBalloon Modeling

WHAT I WISH I KNEW 30 YEARS AGO WHEN I STARTED MY MAGIC CAREER Are you starting out, or fairly new to the magic profession? Are you an established pro that needs honest and open advice on how to become wealthy as a magician? This book should be the first and most important book in your magic book library! You may know secrets of magic tricks, but more importantly, do you know the secrets to a wealthy magician lifestyle? Let's be honest, besides a handful of famous magicians...How many wealthy magicians do you really know?How about magicians that can retire comfortably tomorrow?Magicians that can withstand years of COVID-19 and not be affected financially?Magicians that will need family, friends and social assistance when they retire? The sad reality is, most magicians focus on the tricks, rather than planning for their future and building their wealth; that's the REAL SECRET! This is book is not written by a financial guru trying to sell you products! However, it is a book written by a magician, for magicians who has a verified, successful, iconic magic career and shares solid, hard-core information based on real-life experience! Not everyone will have the talent, or luck to get that big break, yet there is money to be made in the magic profession. The problem is that most magicians cannot manage their money properly and hence never end up being able to retire comfortably. The big question is... do you still want to be desperately competing for shows and standing on stage when you are 65? Or do you want to sit back, relax and enjoy many Memorable Magical Moments from an incredible magical career because you learnt a few practical tips from someone who has done it? Warning! This book is written in lay language with blunt wording and vital, to-the-point information for over 18's! If you are entitled and believe the world 'owes you' - then this book isn't for you! If you are open-minded, prepared to listen and also accept a kick up the rear end in order to help you achieve your dreams, then you need to buy this book now!

PRACTICAL, TRIED & TESTED COMPELLING MENTALISM20 Plus perplexing effects for the serious mentalist.From stage to close-up, this book contains numerous original deceptions, as well as complete routines that focus on entertainment, coupled with mystifying magic appeal, while still maintaining ease of performance and handling.Mind reading and the psychic have fascinated humanity for hundreds of years and in modern times a definite resurgence of mentalism as an art form has occurred. If you are searching for powerful mental magic that is fairly easy to do, on par with the best professional routines out there, plus packs tons of entertainment appeal, then 'Compelling Mental Magic' is for you.These deceptions have not only been developed and refined over 25 years, they have been performed throughout the world to a variety of audiences and cultures. This means that they have all been tried and tested! Whether you are seeking thoughtful extrasensory experiences, or enjoy comedy mind reading routines, from cards, videos, travel, scrabble to golf, you are sure to find valuable material within these pages.Tricks include: 8H, 8S & 4D Prediction, All Clear Champagne Prediction, Bar Code Prediction, Book Test Outdone, Card On Shirt, Confabulation Outdone, Crazy Crossword, ESP Prediction Matchboxes, Fred Outdone, Golf Prediction, Mental Photography, One-Liners & Jokes for Mentalists, Out Of This World Supercharged, Prediction Appearances, Scrabble Prediction, Ultimate Scrabble Prediction, Star Sign Prediction, Surprise Prediction, Technicolor Prediction, The Ultimate Mind Reader, This One, that One, Video Prediction, You Do As I Do - As Direct As Can Be, You Will Not Select The 8H, Your Drink Sir.

CLOSE-UP MAGIC TRICKS FOR EVERYONE, FROM CARDS TO GENERAL CLOSE-UP This 246 book is filled with various commercial close-up tricks and routines that have been tried, tested and performed for live audiences over many years. These are practical and commercial effects that will appeal to the working magician whose focus is on captivating and entertaining his audience. You will find a mix of old and new items, original tricks, twists on old routines and ideas to tweak those close-up effects gathering dust in your cupboard. For the card magicians, you will find sensational routines, such as Fred Out Done and Out of This World Supercharged that are each worth ten times the price of the book. There is even a Wild Card routine that can be performed impromptu with regular cards! Imagine a Card in Wallet where the wallet is made from paper and folded into a wallet in front of the audience, only to have the signed card appear inside! In fact there are a good dozen tricks that could easily become your new favourite card effects. In total over 30 card tricks with some video links to see the routines being performed. The link to the Commercial Card Magic teach-in online video contains more powerful tried and tested effects that will blow you away. For the non-card magician, there are a further 30 plus close-up effects to excite you, plus access to a further 2 online teach-in videos shot in the UK, and globally in the 90's, called, My Favourite Effects 1 & 2with rare footage of acclaimed Dutch magician Hans Trixer, plus Commercial Card Magic. Many of these original tricks and routines would cost ten times the price of this book from a magic dealer.

A 'BLENDO' OF OVER 30 TRICKS PATTER & COMPLETE STAGE ROUTINES This book is filled with practical stage and parlour effects, includes patter for a number of well-known routines, plus numerous tips and ideas to enhance older classic effects. The focus is on commercial tricks that will appeal to the working magician who places emphasis on entertainment. You will find a mix of old and new items, original tricks, twists on old routines and ideas to tweak your current favourite effects as well as those gathering dust in your cupboard. From silks, jumbo cards, crosswords, ropes, newspapers, illusions, gags and predictions to restorations and comedy. Included in these two hundred pages are tried and tested routines straight out of Wolfgang's comedy cabaret act that have taken him around the world on cruise liners, television and the global conference circuit. Written by a pro who has been working globally for over 30 years has resulted in a publication that will become a treasured part of your magic book collection. Many the tricks are accompanied by You Tube video links so that you can see the true power of these effects, including access to two teach-in videos and links to over 30 of Wolfgang's prime-time TV shows. Don't be surprised if you immediately add a few new effects to your current act! If you are serious about stage magic, this book is for you!

250 ORIGINAL QUOTATIONS WITH PHOTO, EXPLANATION AND VIDEOS! Enjoy a unique collection of 250 original quotes, reflections and thoughts to help you find direction and be more positive in life. As a keynote speaker, Wolfgang Riebe has inspired millions of people throughout the world and shared positive messages live on the platform, in his many publications and on social media. This book is unique in that all motivational quotes, are accompanied by a photo and Wolfgang's explanation of each quotation and what it means to him. Numerous links to various Quick Tip videos accompany many of the quotes in order to share even more insights. It's a first and current one-of-a-kind book of daily affirmations from a one-of-a-kind man whose vision it is to create memorable magical moments for everyone that crosses his path. Perfect as a corporate gift to inspire clients and staff!Great for the beside to read one quote before going to sleep.Also ideal for waiting/reception rooms and as a coffee table book!

WILL SUIT VARIOUS PUPPETS!52 COMPLETE ROUTINES!A MUST HAVE FOR ALL VENTRILOQUISTS!A COMPREHENSIVE BOOK ON VENTRILOQUIST DIALOGUES COVERING A MASSIVE VARIETY OF TOPICS!This book was first published in 1989 - the jokes are over 25 years old!Some humour never dies! However you need to bear in mind that some of the jokes are dated and corny. Even if you are just searching for additional gags to use in your present routine, this book is jam packed full of a variety of topics. The dialogues have been written in such a way that they will suit various vent dolls and personalities. Also realise that when a comedian buys a joke book, he may only find one or two jokes that suit his/her personality. This book should be treated in the same way. If you find all the routines useable; lucky you! However, even if you just get one useable gag that enhances a current routine, this alone is worth gold!A massive number of topics are covered! You will find something for all tastes and occasions, including: General, On Stage, Hobbies, More School, Famous, Sport, Family, General Cheekiness, Sick, Airplanes, School Again, The Problem, Marriage, Interview, Holidays, Mr. Entertainment, The Alphabet, Mother's-In-Law, My Dog, Television, More Sport, More General Cheekiness, More School Again, Opera, More Family, General Again, Overseas, Even More School Again, My Other Dog, General Knowledge, Jobs, Who's Being Clever Now? More Television, And Still... Even More School, Family, Religion, Even More General Cheekiness, Space, Driving Exam, And... Even More General Cheekiness, Sailor Boy, Hot Dog? Hamburger? Oh No! Not Even More School, Inventions, How Much Cheekier Can You Get? Modern Music, Animals, Difficult Old Dummy, Love, It Can't Be More General Cheekiness and On Strike.

SHORT ONE LINE JOKES, ALPHABETICALLY CATEGORISED FOR SPEECHES, SPEAKERS, ENTERTAINERS & COMEDIANS. A MUST HAVE for anyone in show business! From Accidents, Cowboys, Dentists, Gynaecology, Insurance, Husbands, Mini-Skirts, Pick-Up Lines, Religious, Viagra to Zoos; nothing is holy! Jokes are made about everything and everyone! You will find a massive selection of over 2000 short one-liner jokes for ever occasion and for every taste. Although the majority of material is clean, there are a number of jokes not suited for people that are easily offended. This is the ideal book for Entertainers, Comedians and Professional Speakers who need one volume of jokes as a quick reference guide. WARNING!This book contains many one-liner jokes from the late 80's and 90's that would be considered 'below-the-belt, sexist' and 'politically incorrect' today! Reviews: "One-liners you will use is an A to Z of snappy, funny one liner gags that you will be able to inject into your own show. Between the covers of Wolfgang's book is a whole battery of one-liners, all suitable for the right occasion. These one-liners are all carefully categorized according to subject and so it is an easy, quick reference method of finding the right gag for the right spot in your show. Take advantage of years of practical experience going into this book. Imagine how long it would take of real live performance to find all these gags that work - and that is the beauty of the book - they ARE gags that work." Jack Stephens: ABRA Magazine: London

BRING LOGICAL THINKING BACK INTO THE WORKPLACE! Have you noticed how policies, bureaucracy and red tape keep you from achieving targets? Research has shown that productivity has dropped up to 50% in the last 65 years due to an excessive increase in counter-productive, complex rules within large organisations today. Wolfgang offers an insightful book, based on a post-graduate research thesis in Leading Innovation & Change that identifies these stumbling blocks and offers simple, yet powerful solutions to move your identity away from 'complex boring business stiffs' to 'engaging, outgoing and effective rainmakers.' AN ASTUTE BLEND OF RESEARCH, LOGIC & CASE STUDIES - Complexity thinking defined. - Understanding how complexity thinking impacts your company. - The influence of complexity on leadership & innovation. - The relevance of current business models & frameworks. - Eradicating complexity. - Creating Magic and moving from Good to Awesome.

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SALES & NEGOTIATION In today's fast paced world all leaders and business people need a basic understanding of strategic sales and negotiation skills. Here is a simply written and easy to understand book on the basics of sales and negotiation that can be read within a few hours, plus give you that much needed insight to close off the next deal. SALES SECRETS: 9 Steps to successful sales.Identify your target market & competitors.Plan & future proof your business.Learning about your customer's business.Understanding the marketing process.Preparing a sales presentation.Face-to-face selling while listening.Do the sell!Feedback and focusing on the 2nd sale.Follow-up regularly. NEGOTIATION SKILLS: The elements of negotiation.The actual negotiation process.General negotiation tips & ideas.